NGC 3412 explained

Epoch:J2000
Constellation Name:Leo
H Radial V:864 ± 4 km/s
Z:0.002885
Dist Ly:[1]
Type:SB(s)00
Appmag V:10.54
Appmag B:11.45
Size V:3.6′ × 2.0′
Names:[2]

NGC 3412 is a barred lenticular galaxy[1] located in the constellation Leo. It was discovered on April 8, 1784, by the astronomer William Herschel.[3]

Notes and References

  1. The GALEX Ultraviolet Atlas of Nearby Galaxies. Gil de Paz. Armando. Boissier. Samuel. Madore. Barry F.. Seibert. Mark. Joe. Young H.. Boselli. Alessandro. Wyder. Ted K.. Thilker. David. Bianchi. Luciana. 1. The Astrophysical Journal Supplement Series. 173. 2. 185–255. December 2007. 10.1086/516636. 2007ApJS..173..185G. astro-ph/0606440. 119085482 .
  2. NGC 3412. 2021-05-18.
  3. Web site: New General Catalogue objects: NGC 3400 - 3449. Seligman, Courtney. cseligman.com. 2021-05-18.