NGC 3463

NGC 3463 is a unbarred spiral galaxy in the constellation Hydra. It is classified as a type SAb galaxy. It was discovered on the 26th of March, 1835, by John Herschel. He described it as "faint, small, round, gradually a little brighter middle".^[3]

ConstellationHydra

Right ascension10^h 56^m 27^s

Declination−26° 16′ 44″^[1]

Distance63,400,000 LY

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NGC 3463
Observation data
Constellation	Hydra
Right ascension	10h 56m 27s
Declination	−26° 16′ 44″[1]
Distance	63,400,000 LY
Apparent magnitude (V)	13.78
Characteristics
Apparent size (V)	1.50' x 0.7'[2]

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NGC 3463 is proposed member of the NGC 3393 Group.