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Name: NGC 3396Other name: UGC 5935
RA: 10h 49.9m DEC: +32° 59'
Constellation: LMI
Type: Galaxy
Magnitude: 12.1
Size: 2.9' x 1.2'
PA: 100°
Surface brightness: 13.4
Classification: SB
Description: pB,pS,ilE,2nd of 2
Notes: H I 117,P w NGC 3395
Observer: Iiro Sairanen
Location: Haakanala, Rautjärvi, Finland
Date: 2/3.4.2013 0:00
Instrument: Newton 457/2280 mm
Magnification: 457xFilter: -
Field: 9'Seeing: 3
Background sky: 2NE lim mag: 6.9
Visuality: IIHeight: 60°
Weather: -5°C, no wind
Description: NGC 3395 has a clear spiral arm on the south side, there is also brighter area in the arm. NGC 3396 is a W-E elongated galaxy on the east side of NGC 3395.
Updated: 28.9.2012 20:00