Galaxy NGC 3486
Object Description

The galaxy NGC 3486 was discovered on 11 April 1785 by the German-British astronomer William Herschel with his homemade 18.7 inch f/12.8 reflecting telescope in Slough, England. He listed it under the designation I 87. [196, 277, 313] Es is a Seyfert 2 galaxy with an intermediate form from spiral to barred spiral (morphological type SABc) It is located at a distance of 8.4 to 13 Mpc. [145]
Designations | PGC 33166: NGC 3486, UGC 6079, MCG 5-26-32, CGCG 155-41 |
Right Ascension (J2000.0) | 11h 00m 23.5s |
Declination (J2000.0) | +28° 58' 33" |
Morphological Type | SB |
Dimensions | 6.8' x 4.8' |
Visual Magnitude | 11.0 mag |
Radial Velocity (HRV) | 682 km/s |
Position Angle | 80° |
Finder Chart
The galaxy NGC 3486 is located in the constellation Leo Minor (Leo Minor). The best viewing time is October to June.

Visual Observation
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