NGC 3326

NGC 3326
Observation data
ConstellationSextans
Right ascension10h 40m 52s
Declination+04° 58′ 21″
Distance409,000,000
Apparent magnitude (V)14.2
Characteristics
TypeUnbarred 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

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