Astronomy:NGC 3032

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NGC 3032
Observation data
ConstellationLeo
Right ascension 09h 52m 8,15s[1]
Declination+29° 14′ 10″
Distance65 million LY
Apparent magnitude (V)12.5
Characteristics
Apparent size (V)1.70 x 1.3[2]

NGC 3032 (also known as UGC 5292) is a lenticular galaxy located within the Leo constellation. It’s classified as a type S0 galaxy. [3] It was first discovered in 1827 by John Herschel.[4]

It is thought to be a pair with NGC 3026.[5]

References

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