3C 263

3C 263
The quasar 3C 263.
Observation data (J2000.0 epoch)
ConstellationUrsa Major
Right ascension11h 39m 57.0250s
Declination+65° 47 49.482
Redshift0.646000
Heliocentric radial velocity193,666 km/s
Distance5.817 Gly
Apparent magnitude (V)16.32
Apparent magnitude (B)16.50
Characteristics
TypeOpt.var; Sy1, LPQ
Other designations
DA 305, 4C 66.13, LEDA 2817636, 2E 2503, PG 1137+660, QSO B1137+660, RBS 1014

3C 263 is a radio-loud, lobe-dominated quasar located in the constellation of Ursa Major. It has a redshift of (z) 0.652 and was discovered in 1966 by astronomers. It is known to show evidence of superluminal motion and is located inside the center of a moderate rich galaxy cluster.