NGC 3717 explained

NGC 3717
Epoch:J2000[1]
Constellation Name:Hydra
Z:0.005780
Type:Sb
Appmag B:12.21
Dist Ly:81.43 Mly
Discoverer:John Herschel
Year Of Discovery:1834
Names:AM 1129-300, 6dFGS gJ113131.9-301828, ESO 439-15, ESO-LV 439-0150, FLASH J113131.73-301827.9, HIPASS J1131-30, IRAS 11290-3001, IRAS F11290-3001, LEDA 35539, 2MASX J11313199-3018278, MCG-05-27-015, NVSS J113131-301828, PSCz Q11290-3001, SGC 112903-3001.9, UGCA 238, [CHM2007] LDC 811 J113131.99-3018278, [M98c] 112903.0-300154

NGC 3717 is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation of Hydra at an approximate distance of 81.43 million light years. NGC 3717 was discovered in 1834 by Sir John Herschel.

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  1. Web site: SIMBAD Astronomical Database - CDS (Strasbourg) . Results for NGC 3717 . 2019-10-08.