NGC 3750 (Copelandʼs Septet)
This group of seven galaxies is located about 480 million lightyears away in the constellation Leo. In addition to NGC 3750, this group contains NGC 3745, NGC 3746, NGC 3748, NGC 3751, NGC 3753 and NGC 3754.
This image was taken as part of Advanced Observing Program (AOP) program at Kitt Peak Visitor Center during 2014.
Credit:KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/Neil Jacobstein/Adam Block
About the Image
| Id: | noao-n3750jacobstein |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | March 28, 2014, 1:56 p.m. |
| Size: | 1472 x 1968 px |
About the Object
| Name: | NGC 3750 |
| Constellation: | Leo |
| Category: | Galaxy Clusters |
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Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 11 37 35.52 |
| Position (Dec): | 21° 58' 1.53" |
| Field of view: | 8.35 x 11.20 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 63.0° right of vertical |
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Colors & filters
| Band | Wave-length | Tele-scope |
|---|---|---|
| Optical B | 438 nm | Visitor Center Roll off Roof Observatory Other CCD |
| Optical G | 475 nm | Visitor Center Roll off Roof Observatory Other CCD |
| Optical R | 625 nm | Visitor Center Roll off Roof Observatory Other CCD |
| Optical Broad Band | 555 nm | Visitor Center Roll off Roof Observatory Other CCD |