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Series of galaxy clusters in the constellation Virgo From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Virgo III Groups, or Virgo III Cloud, are a series of at least 75 galactic clusters and individual galaxies stretching approximately 40 megalight-years (12,264,055.75 parsecs) off the eastern edge of the Virgo Supercluster.[1][2][3] Parts of it are in the constellations Virgo, Libra, and Serpens Caput. It is located approximately 65 Mly (19,929,090.60 pc) to 85 Mly (26,061,118.47 pc) from the Solar System, at a right ascension of 13h 30m to 15h 20m .[1]
Virgo III Groups | |
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Observation data (Epoch ) | |
Constellation(s) | |
Right ascension | 13h 30m to 15h 20m |
Number of galaxies | at least 75 |
Parent structure | Virgo Supercluster |
Distance | 65 Mly (19,929,090.60 pc) to 85 Mly (26,061,118.47 pc) |
Other designations | |
Virgo III Cloud | |
References: [1] |
These clusters include:[1]
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