NGC 3436
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Spiral galaxy
| NGC 3436 | |
|---|---|
| Observation data | |
| Right ascension | 10h 53m 48s |
| Declination | +07° 57′ 21″ |
| Distance | 290,000,000 |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 14.1 |
| Characteristics | |
| Type | Spiral galaxy |
| Apparent size (V) | 0.86' x 0.6' |
| Other designations | |
| CGCG 038-039, PGC 32633, LEDA 31905, Todd (#6), Mrk 1266[1] [2] | |
NGC 3436 is a spiral galaxy in the constellation Leo. It is classified as a type SAa galaxy.[3] It was discovered by David P. Todd on the 30th of November, 1877 while he was searching for a trans-neptunian planet.[4]
It has a diameter of about 60,000 light years. It has a radial velocity of 6,894 ±25 km/s[5]
References
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