3C 288 is a radio galaxy[1][2] located in the constellation Canes Venatici.

3C 288
Observation data (Epoch J2000)
ConstellationCanes Venatici
Right ascension13h 38m 49.99s[1]
Declination+38° 51′ 09.5″[1]
Redshift0.246 000[2]
Distance960 megaparsecs (3.1×109 ly) h−1
0.73
[2]
TyperG, Rad, X, QSO, G[1]
G, FR I[2]
Apparent dimensions (V)0.436' x 0.275'[1]
Apparent magnitude (V)18.3
Other designations
DA 349, LEDA 2138068, 3C 288, 4C 39.39, QSO B1336+391
See also: Quasar, List of quasars

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Query : 3C 288". Simbad. Centre de Données astronomiques de Strasbourg. Retrieved 2 June 2015.
  2. ^ a b c d "NED results for object 3C 288". NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database. Retrieved 2 June 2015.
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