3C 215
Seyfert galaxy in the constellation Cancer
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3C 215 is a Seyfert galaxy/Quasar located in the constellation Cancer.[1][2][3] This is a radio-loud quasar with a jet,[4] hosted in an elliptical galaxy and located inside a galaxy cluster. This object also shows signs of interaction with neighboring galaxy.[5]
Right ascension09h 06m 31.86s[1]
Declination+16° 46′ 11.9″[1]
| 3C 215 | |
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| Observation data (Epoch J2000) | |
| Constellation | Cancer |
| Right ascension | 09h 06m 31.86s[1] |
| Declination | +16° 46′ 11.9″[1] |
| Redshift | 0.411 551[1] 0.412 100[2] |
| Distance | 1,545 megaparsecs (5,040 Mly) h−1 0.73[2] |
| Type | Sy1, QSO, X, IR, G, blu[1] QSO, FR II, Sy 1.5[2] |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 18.27[1] |
| Other designations | |
| DB 62, LEDA 2817602, 3C 215, 4C 16.26, QSO B0903+16 | |
| See also: Quasar, List of quasars | |
3C 215 is also known to have a complex structure. Based on radio imaging, its inner region contains bright emission knots.[6]
