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NGC 3230 (also MCG 2-27-7, UGC 5624 and PGC 30463) is a magnitude +12.8 spiral galaxy located 144 million light-years away in the constellation Leo. 

The galaxy was discovered by British astronomer John Herschel using a 47.5 cm (18.7 inch) f/13 speculum reflector at Windsor Road, Slough, on the 24th March 1830.

Right Ascension 10h 23m 44.0s, Declination +12° 34' 03" 



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