Light Curve of Cepheid Variable in NGC 3370
A graph showing the relative brightness change of a Cepheid variable in NGC 3370. Peak-to-trough variation represents a doubling in brightness.
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About the Image
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| Id: | opo0324k |
| Type: | Chart |
| Release date: | 4 September 2003, 15:00 |
| Size: | 700 x 545 px |
About the Object
| Name: | NGC 3370 |
| Type: | • Local Universe : Star : Type : Variable • Local Universe : Galaxy : Type : Spiral |
| Distance: | 90 million light years |