Astronomy:NGC 3026
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| NGC 3026 | |
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| 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
Template:NGC objects:3001-4000
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