3C 303 | |
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Observation data (Epoch J2000) | |
Constellation | Boötes |
Right ascension | 14h 43m 02.76070s[1] |
Declination | +52° 01′ 37.2982″[1] |
Redshift | 0.141186[2] |
Distance | 564 megaparsecs (1.84×109 ly) h−1 0.73[2] |
Type | Sy1, Rad, AGN, IR, X, AG?, QSO, G[1] G, FR II, Sy 1.5[2] |
Apparent magnitude (V) | 18.29[1] |
Other designations | |
DA 369, 3C 303, QSO B1441+5214 | |
See also: Quasar, List of quasars |
3C 303 is a Seyfert galaxy[1][2] with a quasar-like appearance located in the constellation Boötes.
3C 303 is also a radio galaxy[3] It also contains an extragalactic radio source.[4] A clear defined jet is also seen, showing a polarization variation trend. With a diffuse patch of optical emission located at the intersection of the jet where a radio lobe is connected, the jet is confirmed to target a region of interstellar medium.[5]