NGC 3026

Last updated
NGC 3026
NGC3026 - SDSS DR14.jpg
Observation data
Constellation Leo
Right ascension 09h 52m 24s
Declination +28° 25 45
Distance 25,940,000 LY
Apparent magnitude  (V)13.8
Characteristics
Apparent size  (V)2.22' x 0.6'
Other designations
PGC 28351, UGC 5279

NGC 3026 is a barred spiral galaxy in the constellation Leo. It is classified as a type SBm galaxy. [1] It was discovered by Lewis Swift on the 22nd of May, 1886. It was discovered while attempting to locate Winnecke's Comet. [2]

It is thought to be in a pair with NGC 3032. [3]

References

  1. "NGC 3026 - Barred Spiral Galaxy in Leo | TheSkyLive".
  2. https://adventuresindeepspace.com/NGC%203001-4000.html
  3. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/236586937_Groups_of_galaxies_III_Some_empirical_characteristics