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NGC 3754 (also Arp 320, HCG 57D, Copeland's Septet, IRAS 11352+2216, MCG 4-28-11 and PGC 36018) is a magnitude +14.3 face-on spiral galaxy located 413 million light years away in the constellation Leo. 
The galaxy is forms part of Copeland's Septet.
The galaxy was discovered by British astronomer Ralph Copeland using a 182.88 cm (72 inch) speculum reflector at Birr Castle on the 5th April 1874.

Right Ascension 11h 37m 55.0s, Declination +21° 59' 08"



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