NGC 3344

NGC 3344

This barred spiral galaxy is located about 22.5 million lightyears away in the constellation Leo Minor.

This image was taken as part of Advanced Observing Program (AOP) program at Kitt Peak Visitor Center during 2014.

Credit:

KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/Peter Kukol/Adam Block

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About the Image

Id:noao-n3344kukol
Type:Observation
Release date:March 27, 2014, 2:06 p.m.
Size:1747 x 1178 px

About the Object

Name:NGC 3344
Constellation:Leo Minor
Category:Galaxies

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Coordinates

ObjectValue
Position (RA):10 43 6.60
Position (Dec):24° 53' 47.43"
Field of view:14.36 x 9.67 arcminutes
Orientation:North is 167.4° right of vertical
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Colors & filters

BandWave-lengthTele-scope
Optical
B		438 nmVisitor Center 0.4-meter Telescope
Other CCD
Optical
G		475 nmVisitor Center 0.4-meter Telescope
Other CCD
Optical
R		625 nmVisitor Center 0.4-meter Telescope
Other CCD
Optical
Broad Band		555 nmVisitor Center 0.4-meter Telescope
Other CCD