IC 3601
Overlaid DSS image of IC 3601, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around IC 3601
2MASX J12375363+1513287, PGC 165275, SDSS J123753.64+151328.7
| Type | Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 15.6 |
| Size | 0.533' x 0.309' @ 170° |
| Right Ascension | 12h 37' 53.8" (2000) |
| Declination | 15° 13' 29" N |
| Constellation | Coma Berenices |
| Classification | S? |
Observing Notes
Harold Corwin
IC 3601 is a perfectly good galaxy, the brightest in a relatively compact group, about 1.5 arcmin north of Frost's position. Nevertheless, Ames has this to say about the IC number: "A defect on the plate where it was originally found by Frost."
I suppose this is a possibility -- we will need to examine the plate to be sure. But the galaxy is similar to dozens of others in the area of the Virgo Cluster that Frost (and Ames) found. So, until we know for sure that it is in fact a defect, I'm going to keep the IC number on the galaxy.
Other Data Sources for IC 3601
Nearby objects for IC 3601
18 objects found within 60'
| IC 3505 | IC 3519 | IC 3522 |
| IC 3524 | IC 3528 | IC 3534 |
| IC 3544 | IC 3603 | IC 3609 |
| IC 3612 | IC 3621 | IC 3622 |
| IC 3637 | IC 3658 | IC 800 |
| Messier 91 | NGC 4540 | NGC 4595 |
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IC 3601