NGC 3384
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 3384, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 3384
| Type | Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 10 |
| Size | 5.9' x 5.4' @ 53° |
| Right Ascension | 10h 48' 16.8" (2000) |
| Declination | 12° 37' 45" N |
| Constellation | Leo |
| Description | vB, L, R, psmbM, 2nd of 3 |
| Classification | E7 |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Jan 18, 2004 Sentinel, AZ (map)
46cm f/4.5 Deep Violet
Part of an attractive trio with NGC3379 and NGC3389, small, bright, stellar nucleus, bright halo with no detail
Rev. T.W. Webb
May 19, 1885 Hardwick, Herefordshire, England (map)
Two faint nebula [NGC3379 and NGC3384]. p much larger and brighter [NGC3379], with stellar nucleus. H., a third, making right angled triangle [NGC3389]. Sm., a neat little pair, nf, well seen 80. Among the nebulæ, in a round patch of 2° or 3°, in a region of few stars. 1m 4s p 36' s is M96. Very bright nebula. E. of Rosse, spiral. 2m 48s p M96 is M95. E. of Rosse, two ellipses, centre resolved?― Celestial Objects for Common Telescopes, T. W. Webb, 1917
Other Data Sources for NGC 3384
Nearby objects for NGC 3384
8 objects found within 60'
| IC 643 | IC 648 | Messier 105 |
| Messier 96 | NGC 3371 | NGC 3373 |
| NGC 3389 | NGC 3412 |
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NGC 3384