NGC 3326

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NGC 3326
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Observation data
Constellation Sextans
Right ascension 10h 40m 52s
Declination +04° 58 21
Distance 409,000,000
Apparent magnitude  (V)14.2
Characteristics
Type Unbarred spiral galaxy
Apparent size  (V)0.97' x 0.87' [1]
Other designations
LEDA 31701, MCG+01-27-025, Mrk 1260, UGC 5799, GC 5527, [2] PGC 31701

NGC 3326 is an unbarred spiral galaxy in Sextans. It is classified as a type SAa galaxy. It was discovered on March 22, 1865, by Albert Marth. He initially believed it to be a faint star. [3]

References

  1. "NGC 3326 - Spiral Galaxy in Sextans | TheSkyLive".
  2. "DOCdb - NGC 3326".
  3. "New General Catalog Objects: NGC 3300 - 3349".