Wolf-Lundmark-Melotte
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| Galaxy | List of galaxies |
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Wolf-Lundmark-Mellote galaxy. |
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| Observation data (Epoch J2000.0) |
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| Constellation | Cetus |
| Right ascension | 0h 0.2m |
| Declination | -15° 28′ |
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| Distance | 3.04 million ly |
| Type | Ir+ |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 12× 4 arcmins |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | +10.9 |
| Notable features | - |
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The Wolf-Lundmark-Melotte (WLM) galaxy is an irregular galaxy discovered in 1909 by Max Wolf, and is located on the outer edges of the local group. The discovery of the nature of the galaxy was accredited to Knut Lundmark and P.J. Melotte in 1926. It is in the Cetus constellation.
