NGC 3026

NGC 3026 is a barred spiral galaxy in the constellation Leo. It is classified as a type SBm galaxy.^[1] It was discovered by Lewis Swift on the 22nd of May, 1886. It was discovered while attempting to locate Winnecke's Comet.^[2]

ConstellationLeo

Right ascension09^h 52^m 24^s

Declination+28° 25′ 45″

Distance25,940,000 LY

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NGC 3026
Observation data
Constellation	Leo
Right ascension	09h 52m 24s
Declination	+28° 25′ 45″
Distance	25,940,000 LY
Apparent magnitude (V)	13.8
Characteristics
Apparent size (V)	2.22' x 0.6'
Other designations
PGC 28351, UGC 5279

Close

It is thought to be in a pair with NGC 3032.^[3]