NGC 3928 explained

NGC 3928
Epoch:J2000
Constellation Name:Ursa Major
Ra:[1]
Appmag B:13.1
Type:SA(s)b[2]
Z:0.000764
Size:~5.6kpc

NGC 3928, also known as the Miniature Spiral,[3] [4] is a lenticular galaxy, sometimes classified as a dwarf spiral galaxy, in the constellation Ursa Major. It was discovered by William Herschel on March 9, 1788.[5]

Notes and References

  1. NGC 3928. 28 May 2019.
  2. Web site: NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database . ned.ipac.caltech.edu . 2019-05-28 .
  3. Web site: Elliptical Galaxy in Ursa Major . TheSkyLive.com . 2024-06-10.
  4. Book: Stoyan, Ronald. Schurig. Stephan. interstellarum Deep Sky Atlas. Cambridge University Press; Oculum-Verlag GmbH. Erlangen. 2014. 978-1-107-50338-0. 920437579.
  5. Web site: Seligman . Courtney . New General Catalog Objects: NGC 3900 - 3949. cseligman.com . 28 May 2019.

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