Galaxy NGC 3198
Object Description
The galaxy NGC 3198 was discovered on 15 January 1788 by the German-British astronomer William Herschel with his self-built 18.7 inch f/12.8 reflecting telescope in Slough, England. [277] Distances of this spiral galaxy of the morphological type S_AB range from 11 Mpc to 17 Mpc. [145]
| Designations | PGC 30197: NGC 3198, UGC 5572, MCG 8-19-20, CGCG 240-30 |
| Right Ascension (J2000.0) | 10h 19m 54.9s |
| Declination (J2000.0) | +45° 33' 09" |
| Morphological Type | SBR |
| Dimensions | 8.1' x 3.0' |
| Visual Magnitude | 10.9 mag |
| Radial Velocity (HRV) | 663 km/s |
| Position Angle | 35° |
Finder Chart
The galaxy NGC 3198 is located in the constellation Ursa Major. The best viewing time is December to June when it is highest at night.
