NGC 3041 explained

NGC 3041
Epoch:J2000
Constellation Name:Leo
Type:SAB(rs)c
Appmag V:10.36
Absmag V:-21.58
Size V:3.7 × 2.4
Names:UGC 5303, MCG 3-25-39, ZWG 92.68, PGC 28485 and IRAS 09503+1654
References:NASA/IPAC extragalactic datatbase

NGC 3041 is an intermediate barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Leo. It is categorized as SAB(rs)c in the galaxy morphological classification scheme. It was discovered by William Herschel on 23 March 1784. The galaxy is approximately 77 million light years away from earth.[1] [2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Object No. 1 - NGC 3041. NASA/IPAC extragalactic database. NASA/IPAC. 2 October 2015.
  2. Web site: Revised NGC Data for NGC 3041. Seds. 2 October 2015.