NGC 5068
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| Observation data: J2000 epoch | |
|---|---|
| Constellation: | Virgo |
| Right ascension: | 13h 18m 54.8s[1] |
| Declination: | -21° 02′ 21″[1] |
| Redshift: | 668 ± 3 km/s[1] |
| Distance: | 22 Mly (6.8 Mpc)[2] |
| Type: | SB(s)d[1] |
| Apparent dimensions (V): | 7′.2 × 6′.3[1] |
| Apparent magnitude (V): | 10.5[1] |
| Notable features: | |
| Other designations | |
| PGC 46400[1] | |
| See also: Galaxy, List of galaxies | |
NGC 5068 is a face-on barred spiral galaxy in the Virgo constellation. NGC 5068 is located approximately 22 million light-years away and has a diameter that exceeds 45 kly.[2]
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