NGC 3842
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| Apparent mass | ~9. 7 billion M☉ |
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| Distance to Earth | 331 million light years |
| Magnitude | 12. 78 |
| Apparent dimension | 1′–1. 4′ |
| Constellation | Leo |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 12. 78 |
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| ID | 2981398 |
About NGC 3842
NGC 3842 is an elliptical galaxy in the constellation of Leo. It was discovered by William Herschel. It is notable for containing one of the largest black holes ever detected, reported to have a mass of 9. 7 billion solar masses. It is around 330 million light-years distant from Earth.