NGC 3436

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NGC 3436
NGC3436 - SDSS DR14.jpg
Observation data
Right ascension 10h 53m 48s
Declination +07° 57 21
Distance 290,000,000
Apparent magnitude  (V)14.1
Characteristics
Type Spiral galaxy
Apparent size  (V)0.86' x 0.6'
Other designations
CGCG 038-039, PGC 32633, LEDA 31905, Todd (#6), Mrk 1266 [1] [2]

NGC 3436 is a spiral galaxy in the constellation Leo. It is classified as a type SAa galaxy. [3] It was discovered by David P. Todd on the 30th of November, 1877 while he was searching for a trans-neptunian planet. [4]

It has a diameter of about 60,000 light years. It has a radial velocity of 6,894 ±25 km/s [5]

References

  1. "Celestial Atlas NGC Objects: NGC 3400 - 3449".
  2. "NASA/IPAC EXTRAGALACTIC DATABASE".
  3. "NGC 3436 - Spiral Galaxy in Leo".
  4. "DOCdb".
  5. "NED results for object NGC 3436".