NGC 3396
DSS image of NGC 3396
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 3396, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right

Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 3396

Type  Galaxy
Magnitude  13.3
Size  2.9' x 2.8' @ 100°
Right Ascension  10h 49' 55.0"  (2000)
Declination  32° 59' 27" N
Constellation  Leo Minor
Description  pB, pS, ilE, 2nd of 2
Classification  SB
Observing Notes

Andrew Cooper
May 8, 2005    Caballo Loco Ranch, Pima Co., AZ (map)
46cm f/4.5 Deep Violet

Very nice tight pair of galaxies with NGC3395, interacting? [yes] both elongated to where they are touching at the northwest tips, NGC3396 is the northern of the pair and is elongated east-west with a distinct core
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NGC 3396