The galaxy M 105
Red-band image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
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From Washington , M 105 is not readily observable since it is very close to the Sun, at a separation of only 11° from it.
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Name
M 105
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Object Type
Galaxy
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Other Names
NGC 3379
Position
| Constellation: | Leo |
| Magnitude: | 9.76 (V) [2] 10.56 (B) [2] 7.17 (J) [2] 6.49 (H) [2] 6.27 (K) [2] |
| B-V Color (mag): | 0.80 |
| Hubble type: | E |
| Right ascension: | 10h47m [2] |
| Declination: | +12°34' [2] |
| Distance: | 11.7 Mpc 38.0 Mlyr [1] |
Derived Quantities
| Absolute mag (V): | -20.57 |