| NGC 3026 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| 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
- ^ "NGC 3026 - Barred Spiral Galaxy in Leo | TheSkyLive".
- ^ https://adventuresindeepspace.com/NGC%203001-4000.html
- ^ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/236586937_Groups_of_galaxies_III_Some_empirical_characteristics
