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Herschel 400 Catalog

NGC 3556 (Herschel 166)

NGC 3556 (Herschel 166) is a galaxy located in the constellation Ursa Major. NGC 3556 is best viewed during Spring, is magnitude 10., and can be viewed with small telescope.

NGC 3556 is also listed in the Messier Catalog as M108.

      1. Herschel #:
      2. 166
      1. NGC:
      2. 3556
      1. Name:
      1. Type:
      2. galaxy
      1. Messier reference:
      2. M108
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 10.
      1. Season:
      2. Spring
      1. RA:
      2. 11h 11.0m
      1. Dec:
      2. +55° 40'

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