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Encyclopedia > Elliptical Galaxy M105

Elliptical Galaxy M105 (also known as Messier Object 105, Messier 105, M105, or NGC 3379) is an elliptical galaxy in the Leo constellation. It was discovered by Pierre Méchain in 1781. M105 is the brightest elliptical galaxy in the Leo I group or M96 group of galaxies, and as such approximately 38 million light years distant from Earth.


External links

  • Elliptical Galaxy M105 @ SEDS Messier pages (http://www.seds.org/messier/m/m105.html)

 

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