NGC 3842 is an
elliptical galaxy in the
constellation
A constellation is an area on the celestial sphere in which a group of visible stars forms Asterism (astronomy), a perceived pattern or outline, typically representing an animal, mythological subject, or inanimate object.
The origins of the e ...
of
Leo
Leo or Léo may refer to:
Acronyms
* Law enforcement officer
* Law enforcement organisation
* ''Louisville Eccentric Observer'', a free weekly newspaper in Louisville, Kentucky
* Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity
Arts an ...
. It was discovered by
William Herschel. It is notable for containing one of the
largest black holes ever detected, reported to have a mass of 9.7 billion solar masses. It is around 330 million light-years distant from Earth.
NGC 3842 is the brightest member of the
Leo Cluster
The Leo Cluster ( Abell 1367) is a galaxy cluster about 330 million light-years distant ( z = 0.022) in the constellation Leo, with at least 70 major galaxies. The galaxy known as NGC 3842 is the brightest member of this cluster. Along with the ...
.
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3842
36487
Leo Cluster
Elliptical galaxies
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Leo (constellation)
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