NGC 3059

NGC 3059 is a barred spiral galaxy. It is located in the constellation of Carina.[2] The galaxy can be described as being faint, large, and irregularly round. It was discovered on February 22, 1835 by John Herschel.[3]

NGC 3059
NGC 3059, as taken by Hubble Space Telescope
Observation data (J2000.0 epoch)
ConstellationCarina[1]
Right ascension 09h 50m 6.00s
Declination−73° 54 59
Apparent magnitude (V)11.0
Characteristics
Apparent size (V)3.8' x 3.6'

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