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NGC 3109

NGC 3109 spiral

NGC 3109, is located in the constellation Hydra, and is best seen in spring.

NGC 3109 is magnitude 10.4, is 4.3 million light-years away, and is in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. NGC 3109
      1. Type:
      2. spiral
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 10.4
      1. Distance (Mly):
      2. 4.3 Mly

    * One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.



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