The galaxy M 96
Red-band image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
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From Ashburn (click to change), M 96 is not readily observable since it is very close to the Sun, at a separation of only 16° from it.
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Name
M 96
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Object Type
Galaxy
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Other Names
NGC 3368
Position
| Constellation: | Leo |
| Magnitude: | 9.25 (V)[1] 10.15 (B)[1] 6.57 (H)[1] 6.32 (K)[1] 7.24 (J)[1] |
| B-V Color (mag): | 0.90 |
| Hubble type: | Sab |
| Right Ascension: | 10h46m [1] |
| Declination: | +11°49' [1] |
| Distance: | 10.9 Mpc 35.4 Mlyr [1] |
Derived Quantities
| Absolute Mag (V): | -20.93 |
Source