NGC3172 (Galaxy)
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
From Columbus , NGC3172 is very well placed – it is close enough to the north celestial pole that it is high above the horizon all night.
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Name
NGC3172
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Object type
Galaxy
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Position
| Right ascension: | 11h47m [2] |
| Declination: | +89°05' [2] |
| Constellation: | Ursa Minor |
| Magnitude: | 13.60 (V) [1] 15.00 (B) [2] 10.39 (J) [2] 9.64 (H) [2] 9.32 (K) [2] |
| Hubble type: | S0 |