3C 223
Galaxy in the constellation Leo Minor
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3C 223 is a Seyfert galaxy[1] located in the constellation of Leo Minor. It hosts a Type 2 quasar nucleus, found to be radio-loud with a rare, Compton-thick active galactic nucleus.[3][4]
Right ascension09h 39m 52.761s[1]
Declination+35° 53′ 58.91″[1]
| 3C 223 | |
|---|---|
The galaxy 3C 223 | |
| Observation data (Epoch J2000) | |
| Constellation | Leo Minor |
| Right ascension | 09h 39m 52.761s[1] |
| Declination | +35° 53′ 58.91″[1] |
| Redshift | 0.136730[2] |
| Distance | 549 Mpc (1.79 billion ly) h−1 0.73[2] |
| Type | Sy2, Rad, AGN, G, QSO, X, gam[1] G[2] |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 18.60[1] |
| Other designations | |
| DA 269, LEDA 27575, 4C 36.16, QSO B0936+361 | |
| See also: Quasar, List of quasars | |
3C 223 is also a radio galaxy.[5] With a projected size of ≥1 megaparsecs, it is classified a giant radio source according to researchers who presented Very Large Array images. Based on spectral study results, the source of 3C 223 is found to be younger.[6]
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3C 223 observed in radiowaves
