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NGC 3981

In this article, we will explore the broad and diverse topic of NGC 3981. From its origins to its relevance today, we will embark on a fascinating journey that will allow us to better understand this important topic. Over the next few lines, we will analyze various aspects related to NGC 3981, such as its impact on society, its evolution over time and the possible implications it has for the future. Without a doubt, NGC 3981 is a fascinating topic that arouses the interest of people of all ages and backgrounds, and this article seeks to delve into its meaning and relevance.

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NGC 3981
NGC 3981 taken by ESO’s Very Large Telescope.[1]
Observation data (J2000[2] epoch)
ConstellationCrater
Right ascension11h 56m 07.4s[3]
Declination−19° 53′ 46″[3]
Redshift0.005747[3]
Heliocentric radial velocity1723 km/s[3]
Distance65 Mly (19.9 Mpc)[2]
Group or clusterNGC 4038 Group
Apparent magnitude (B)11.75[2]
Characteristics
TypeSA(rs)bc[3]
Size~105,100 ly (32.22 kpc)[3] (estimated)
Apparent size (V)5.2 x 2.3[3]
Other designations
UGCA 255, PGC 037496, Arp 289, MCG-03-31-001, ESO 572- G 020, VV 008[3]

NGC 3981 is an unbarred spiral galaxy located 65 million light-years away[4] in the constellation of Crater.[5] It was discovered on February 7, 1785, by William Herschel.[6]

NGC 3981 is a member of the NGC 4038 Group[7][8][9][10] which is part of the Virgo Supercluster.[8][11]

See also

References

  1. ^ "A Galactic Gem". www.eso.org. Retrieved 12 September 2018.
  2. ^ a b c "SIMBAD Astronomical Database - CDS (Strasbourg)". Results for NGC 3981. Retrieved 2018-09-12.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h "NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database". Results for NGC 3981. Retrieved 2018-09-14.
  4. ^ "Your NED Search Results". ned.ipac.caltech.edu. Retrieved 2018-09-15.
  5. ^ "A Galactic Gem - ESO's FORS2 instrument captures stunning details of spiral galaxy NGC 3981". www.eso.org. Archived from the original on 2018-09-12. Retrieved 2018-09-15.
  6. ^ "New General Catalog Objects: NGC 3950 - 3999". cseligman.com. Retrieved 2018-09-15.
  7. ^ R. B. Tully (1988). Nearby Galaxies Catalog. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. ISBN 978-0-521-35299-4.
  8. ^ a b P., Fouque; E., Gourgoulhon; P., Chamaraux; G., Paturel (May 1992). "Groups of galaxies within 80 Mpc. II - The catalogue of groups and group members". Astronomy and Astrophysics Supplement Series. 93: 211. Bibcode:1992A&AS...93..211F. ISSN 0365-0138.
  9. ^ M., Garcia, A. (July 1993). "General study of group membership. II - Determination of nearby groups". Astronomy and Astrophysics Supplement Series. 100: 47. Bibcode:1993A&AS..100...47G. ISSN 0365-0138.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  10. ^ Giuricin, Giuliano; Marinoni, Christian; Ceriani, Lorenzo; Pisani, Armando (2000). "Nearby Optical Galaxies: Selection of the Sample and Identification of Groups". The Astrophysical Journal. 543 (1): 178. arXiv:astro-ph/0001140. Bibcode:2000ApJ...543..178G. doi:10.1086/317070. ISSN 0004-637X. S2CID 9618325.
  11. ^ Tully, R. B. (June 1982). "The Local Supercluster". The Astrophysical Journal. 257: 389–422. Bibcode:1982ApJ...257..389T. doi:10.1086/159999. ISSN 0004-637X.
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