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Herschel 400 Catalog

NGC 3379 (Herschel 156)

NGC 3379 (Herschel 156) is a galaxy located in the constellation Leo. NGC 3379 is best viewed during Spring, is magnitude 9.3, and can be viewed with large binoculars.

NGC 3379 is also listed in the Messier Catalog as M105.

      1. Herschel #:
      2. 156
      1. NGC:
      2. 3379
      1. Name:
      1. Type:
      2. galaxy
      1. Constellation:
      2. Leo
      1. Messier reference:
      2. M105
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 9.3
      1. Season:
      2. Spring
      1. RA:
      2. 10h 47.0m
      1. Dec:
      2. +12° 35'

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