NGC 3389
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 3389, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 3389
| Type | Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 11.8 |
| Size | 2.9' x 2.7' @ 112° |
| Right Ascension | 10h 48' 27.8" (2000) |
| Declination | 12° 31' 60" N |
| Constellation | Leo |
| Description | F, L, E pf, vglbM, 3rd of 3 |
| Classification | Sc |
Observing Notes
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 3389
Nearby objects for NGC 3389
8 objects found within 60'
| IC 643 | IC 648 | Messier 105 |
| Messier 96 | NGC 3371 | NGC 3373 |
| NGC 3384 | NGC 3412 |
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NGC 3389