Copeland Septet

Copeland Septet (also Copeland's Septet) is a group of galaxies in the constellation Leo that includes NGC 3748, NGC 3754, NGC 3750, NGC 3751, NGC 3745, NGC 3753 and NGC 3746.[2][3] The group was discovered by British astronomer Ralph Copeland in 1874.

A group of galaxies nicknamed the Copeland Septet, in the constellation of Leo.[1]

References

"Giant Map of the Sky Sets Stage for Ambitious DESI Survey". Retrieved 3 February 2021.
"NAME COPELAND SEPTET". Retrieved 12 October 2018.
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.

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[1] "Giant Map of the Sky Sets Stage for Ambitious DESI Survey". Retrieved 3 February 2021.

[2] "NAME COPELAND SEPTET". Retrieved 12 October 2018.

[3] 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.