NGC 3436

NGC 3436
Observation data
Right ascension10h 53m 48s
Declination+07° 57′ 21″
Distance290,000,000
Apparent magnitude (V)14.1
Characteristics
TypeSpiral 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

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  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".