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NGC 3608

The topic of NGC 3608 is one that has been discussed and analyzed numerous times throughout history. From ancient times to the modern era, NGC 3608 has been the subject of debate, research and reflection. Its influence extends to different areas of life, from politics to culture, the economy and society in general. Over time, NGC 3608 has acquired diverse meanings and has been interpreted in different ways, which has contributed to its importance and relevance in today's world. In this article, we will explore different aspects related to NGC 3608 and try to shed light on its impact and implication in our daily reality.

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NGC 3608
SDSS image of NGC 3608
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationLeo
Right ascension11h 16m 58.967s[1]
Declination+18° 08′ 54.71″[1]
Redshift0.003959[2]
Heliocentric radial velocity1185 ± 46 km/s[2]
Distance73 Mly (22.3 Mpc)[3]
Group or clusterLeo II group
Apparent magnitude (V)10.76[3]
Apparent magnitude (B)11.7[2]
Absolute magnitude (V)−20.98[3]
Characteristics
TypeE1-2[3]
Other designations
UGC 6299, MCG +03-29-022, PGC 34433[2]

NGC 3608 is an elliptical galaxy located in the constellation Leo. It was discovered by William Herschel on March 14, 1784.[4]

NGC 3608 is part of the Leo II Group of galaxies, including NGC 3605 and NGC 3607. It is approximately 13.0 billion years old. There is diffuse X-ray emission coming from this galaxy and NGC 3607, which suggests that the two may be merging.[3]

NGC 3608 has a significant population of globular clusters. The population distribution is bimodal, with "red" and "blue" populations; the blue globular clusters form a majority. The blue globular clusters have a more extended distribution throughout the galaxy. Overall, the globular clusters are aligned along an axis that is not the same as the rest of the stars, which may be further evidence of galaxy interaction with NGC 3607.[3]

A large structure of neutral hydrogen gas known as an H I region, about 130,000 light-years (40 kpc) across, exists some twelve arcminutes (corresponding to about 230,000 light-years, or 70 kpc) away from NGC 3608. It may be associated with the galaxy.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b Skrutskie, Michael F.; Cutri, Roc M.; Stiening, Rae; Weinberg, Martin D.; Schneider, Stephen E.; Carpenter, John M.; Beichman, Charles A.; Capps, Richard W.; Chester, Thomas; Elias, Jonathan H.; Huchra, John P.; Liebert, James W.; Lonsdale, Carol J.; Monet, David G.; Price, Stephan; Seitzer, Patrick; Jarrett, Thomas H.; Kirkpatrick, J. Davy; Gizis, John E.; Howard, Elizabeth V.; Evans, Tracey E.; Fowler, John W.; Fullmer, Linda; Hurt, Robert L.; Light, Robert M.; Kopan, Eugene L.; Marsh, Kenneth A.; McCallon, Howard L.; Tam, Robert; Van Dyk, Schuyler D.; Wheelock, Sherry L. (1 February 2006). "The Two Micron All Sky Survey (2MASS)". The Astronomical Journal. 131 (2): 1163–1183. Bibcode:2006AJ....131.1163S. doi:10.1086/498708. ISSN 0004-6256. S2CID 18913331.
  2. ^ a b c d "NGC 3608". SIMBAD. Centre de données astronomiques de Strasbourg. Retrieved 2021-08-26.
  3. ^ a b c d e f Kartha, Sreeja S.; Forbes, Duncan A.; Alabi, Adebusola B.; Brodie, Jean P.; Romanowsky, Aaron J.; Strader, Jay; Spitler, Lee R.; Jennings, Zachary G.; Roediger, Joel C. (2016). "The SLUGGS survey: Exploring the globular cluster systems of the Leo II group and their global relationships". Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society. 458 (1): 105–126. arXiv:1602.01838. Bibcode:2016MNRAS.458..105K. doi:10.1093/mnras/stw185.
  4. ^ Seligman, Courtney. "New General Catalogue objects: NGC 3600 - 3649". cseligman.com. Retrieved 2021-08-26.
  5. ^ Oosterloo, Tom; Morganti, Raffaella; Crocker, Alison; Jütte, Eva; Cappellari, Michele; De Zeeuw, Tim; Krajnović, Davor; McDermid, Richard; Kuntschner, Harald; Sarzi, Marc; Weijmans, Anne-Marie (2010). "Early-type galaxies in different environments: An H i view". Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society. 409 (2): 500–514. arXiv:1007.2059. Bibcode:2010MNRAS.409..500O. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2966.2010.17351.x. S2CID 2119031.
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