NGC 3521
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 3521, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 3521
| Type | Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 8.9 |
| Size | 11.2' x 9.5' @ 163° |
| Right Ascension | 11h 5' 48.5" (2000) |
| Declination | 0° 2' 9" S |
| Constellation | Leo |
| Description | cB, cL, mE 140, vsmbMN |
| Classification | SBbc |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Jan 18, 2004 Sentinel, AZ (map)
46cm f/4.5 Deep Violet
Very nice, large, bright, distinct core, elongated north-south, stellar nucleus
Rev. T.W. Webb
May 19, 1885 Hardwick, Herefordshire, England (map)
Large, elongated. D'A., 6' x 45", with stellar nucleus. L.P., 2 nebula probably joined.― Celestial Objects for Common Telescopes, T. W. Webb, 1917
Other Data Sources for NGC 3521
Nearby objects for NGC 3521
9 objects found within 120'
| 66 Leonis | IC 660 | IC 661 |
| IC 662 | IC 671 | IC 673 |
| p3 Leonis | p4 Leonis | p5 Leonis |
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NGC 3521