The spiral galaxy NGC 3521 in the constellation of Leo
This chart shows the location of the spiral galaxy NGC 3521 within the constellation of Leo (The Lion). This map shows most of the stars visible to the unaided eye under good conditions and the galaxy itself is marked with a red ellipse in a red circle. This galaxy can be easily seen with a small telescope.
Credit:ESO, IAU and Sky & Telescope
About the Image
| Id: | eso1129b |
| Type: | Chart |
| Release date: | 10 August 2011, 12:00 |
| Related releases: | eso1129 |
| Size: | 3338 x 4224 px |
About the Object
| Name: | Leo Constellation, NGC 3521 |
| Type: | Milky Way : Sky Phenomenon : Night Sky : Constellation Local Universe : Galaxy : Type : Spiral |
| Distance: | 35 million light years |
| Category: | Illustrations |
