LEDA 83677

LEDA 83677
A Hubble Image of the Seyfert Galaxy LEDA 83677
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationComa Berenices
Right ascension12h 57m 10.7s
Declination27° 24′ 18″
Redshift0.020731/6215 km/s
Distance288,510,000 ly
Apparent magnitude (V)15.7
Characteristics
TypeSa
Size~53,890 ly (estimated)
Apparent size (V)0.53 x 0.43
Other designations
2MASX J12571076+2724177, PGC 83677

LEDA 83677 is a lenticular galaxy located about 290 million light-years away in the constellation Coma Berenices. It is a member of the Coma cluster of galaxies. LEDA 83677 is also classified as a type 1 Seyfert galaxy. The core of the galaxy is emitting high-energy X-rays and ultraviolet light, probably caused by a massive black hole lurking in the core.

Wider image of LEDA 83677 with more distant galaxies in the background

See also

References

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