IC 3178
Overlaid DSS image of IC 3178, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around IC 3178
| Type | Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | Right Ascension | 12h 20' 35.0" (2000) |
| Declination | 26° 10' 9" N |
| Constellation | Coma Berenices |
| Description | F, vS, iF, N |
Observing Notes
Harold Corwin
IC 3178 is a star, probably with some extra plate grain mixed in with the image. It shows clearly on a contact positive print of the original plate, with IC 3179 (a galaxy) not very far to the southwest.
The galaxy is sometimes called IC 3178, and a much fainter galaxy on a bit to the southwest is labeled IC 3179. However, there is no trace of this fainter galaxy on the print, while the brighter galaxy and the star are about equally bright and have similar sizes.
Other Data Sources for IC 3178
Associated objects for IC 3178
Nearby objects for IC 3178
36 objects found within 60'
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IC 3178