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NGC 3611 (also NGC 3604, UGC 6305, MCG 1-29-26, IRAS11149+0449, ZWG 39.103, Todd 1 and PGC 34478) is a magnitude +11.9 almost face-on spiral galaxy located 73 million light-years away in the constellation Leo.

The galaxy was discovered by German-British astronomer William Herschel using a 47.5 cm (18.7 inch) reflecting telescope at Clayhall Farm House in Old Windsor, on the 27th January 1786. 
The galaxy was rediscovered by Herschel in December 1786 and relisted as NGC 3604.

Right Ascension 11h 17m 30.1s, Declination +04° 33' 19"



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