Copeland Septet

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Copeland Septet (also Copeland's Septet) is a group of galaxies in in the constellation Leo that includes NGC 3748, NGC 3754, NGC 3750, NGC 3751, NGC 3745, NGC 3753 and NGC 3746.[1][2] The group was discovered by British astronomer Ralph Copeland in 1874.

References

  1. ^ "NAME COPELAND SEPTET". Retrieved 12 October 2018.
  2. ^ Bakich, Michael E. (July 10, 2010). 1,001 Celestial Wonders to See Before You Die: The Best Sky Objects for Star Gazers. Springer Science & Business Media. p. 72. ISBN 9781441917775. Retrieved 12 October 2018.