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NGC 3632 (also NGC 3626, Caldwell 40, MCG 3-29-32, UGC 6343 and PGC 34684) is a magnitude +11.0 spiral galaxy located 68 million light-years away in the constellation Leo.

The galaxy was discovered by German-British astronomer William Herschel using a 47.5 cm (18.7 inch) reflecting telescope at Datchet, Berkshire, on the 15th February 1784. 
The galaxy was rediscovered by Herschel in March 1784 and relisted as NGC 3626.

Right Ascension 11h 20m 03.6s, Declination +18° 21' 24"



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