NGC 3718 in Ursa Major

NGC3718 is an unusual lenticular galaxy of type S0(pec), in the constellation Ursa Major. It has a number of unusual absorption features. KPNO 4-meter Mayall telescope, 1975.

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NOIRLab/NSF/AURA

About the Image

Id:noao-02338
Type:Observation
Release date:June 30, 2020, 9:33 p.m.
Size:2000 x 2500 px

About the Object

Name:NGC 3718
Constellation:Ursa Major
Category:Galaxies

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Coordinates

ObjectValue
Position (RA):11 32 42.74
Position (Dec):53° 3' 48.26"
Field of view:10.06 x 12.81 arcminutes
Orientation:North is 0.9° left of vertical