NGC 3726

NGC 3726

This barred spiral galaxy is located about 55 million lightyears away in the constellation Ursa Major.

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

Credit:

KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/George Hickey/Adam Block

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About the Image

Id:noao-n3726hickey
Type:Observation
Release date:March 28, 2014, 2:03 p.m.
Size:1529 x 1030 px

About the Object

Name:NGC 3726
Constellation:Ursa Major
Category:Galaxies

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Coordinates

ObjectValue
Position (RA):11 32 56.83
Position (Dec):46° 58' 9.79"
Field of view:14.36 x 9.68 arcminutes
Orientation:North is 56.6° left 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