NGC 3059

NGC 3059
Observation data (J2000.0 epoch)
Right ascension 09h 50m 6.00s
Declination −73° 54 59
Apparent dimensions (V) 3.8' x 3.6'
Apparent magnitude (V) 11.0

NGC 3059 is a barred spiral galaxy. It is located in the constellation of Carina.[1] The galaxy can be described as being faint, large, and irregularly round. It was discovered on February 22, 1835 by John Herschel.[2]

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