AGC 198691
Galaxy in the constellation Leo Minor
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AGC 198691 is a small galaxy with one of the smallest known metallicities.[1] It has a nickname of Leoncino as it is near Leo Minor.[2] The galaxy appears blue due to the presence of several bright blue stars. There is also an HII region present that contains oxygen.[3] It is important as an indicator of the kind of galaxies first formed in the Universe.[4]
Right ascension09h 43m 32.43s
Declination+33° 26′ 58″
| AGC 198691 | |
|---|---|
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Constellation | Leo Minor |
| Right ascension | 09h 43m 32.43s |
| Declination | +33° 26′ 58″ |
| Distance | 41.4+5.5 −11.1 Mly (12.7+1.7 −3.4 Mpc)[1] |
| Characteristics | |
| Type | dG |
| Mass | 10×106 M☉ |
| Apparent size (V) | 3 × 4 arcsec |
| Other designations | |
| Leoncino | |
