Galaxy
NGC 4236
Barred spiral galaxy · C3 · NGC 4236
Barred spiral galaxy in Draco
Photo: Jeffjnet (http://jeffjastro.com) · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
NGC 4236 is a barred Magellanic spiral galaxy located in the constellation Draco. It was discovered in April 1793 by William Herschel.
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Key facts
Distance
~7 million light-years
Apparent mag.
+9.7
Apparent size
23.5′ × 6.8′
Best seen with
Telescope
Catalogue
C3 · NGC 4236
Did you know
- Listed as Caldwell 3 in the Caldwell catalogue, also known as NGC 4236.
- Found in the constellation Draco.
- Needs a telescope to see clearly.
