LEDA 677373
Gas-stripped dwarf galaxy
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LEDA 677373 is a faint dwarf galaxy located about 14 million light years from Earth in the Centaurus A/M83 Group in the constellation of Centaurus.[1][2]
| LEDA 677373 | |
|---|---|
The LEDA 677373 galaxy | |
| Observation data | |
| Constellation | Centaurus |
| Right ascension | 13h 37m 1.90s |
| Declination | −33° 21′ 34.43″ |
| Distance | 14 million |
| Notable features | Gas is being stripped from this galaxy stopping star formation. |
It has a large reserve of gas which could potentially form new stars. However, this galaxy is unable to form new stars due to Messier 83 gravitationally pulling gas form LEDA 677373.[1]
