NGC 3346

NGC 3346 is a barred spiral galaxy in Leo. It is classified as a type SAc galaxy.^[2] It was discovered by William Herschel in 1784. It is estimated to be 16.67 kiloparsecs in diameter.^[3]

ConstellationLeo

Right ascension10^h 43^m 38^s

Declination+14° 52′ 18″^[1]

Distance53,000,000 LY

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NGC 3346
Observation data
Constellation	Leo
Right ascension	10h 43m 38s
Declination	+14° 52′ 18″[1]
Distance	53,000,000 LY
Apparent magnitude (V)	12.8
Characteristics
Apparent size (V)	2.64' x 2.2'
Other designations
IRAS 10410+1507, LEDA 31982, UGC 5842

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NGC 3346 is part of the NGC 3338 Group. This group also contains NGC 3338, NGC 3389, UGC 5832, and MRK 1263.