NGC 3550
| NGC 3550 | |
|---|---|
 NGC 3550 | |
| Observation data | |
| Right ascension | 11h 11m 07s |
| Declination | 28° 42′ 57″ |
| Type | Lenticular galaxy |
NGC 3550 is a lenticular galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major.[1] It was discovered in April 1785 by William Herschel.[2] It is one of the brightest galaxies of the Abell 1185 galaxy cluster.
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