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NGC 3799 (also Arp 83, MCG 3-30-37, UGC 6630 and PGC 36193) is a magnitude +13.8 spiral galaxy located 152 million light-years away away in the constellation Leo.

The galaxy was discovered by British astronomer John Herschel using a 45.72 cm (18 inch) f/13 speculum reflector at Windsor Road, Slough, on the 21st April 1832.

Right Ascension 11h 40m 09.3s, Declination Dec +15° 19' 39"



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