Celestial hemisphere:  Southern  ·  Constellation: Leo (Leo)  ·  Contains:  NGC 3521
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Spiral Galaxy in Leo (NGC 3521), Bruno Rota Sargi
Spiral Galaxy in Leo (NGC 3521)
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Spiral Galaxy in Leo (NGC 3521)

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Spiral Galaxy in Leo (NGC 3521)

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The galaxy NGC 3521 is an unbarred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Leo, approximately 26 million light-years from Earth. Classified as a SAB(rs)0/a type spiral galaxy, it features well-defined spiral arms, a weak bar at the center, and a prominent nucleus. NGC 3521 is actively forming stars in its spiral arms, indicating a young galaxy or one with active star formation. Additionally, it contains a large amount of gas, dust, and a variety of stars, including star clusters. Astronomers study this galaxy to better understand its structure and dynamics, using observations across different wavelengths to gather information about its physical properties and its role in cosmic evolution.

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Spiral Galaxy in Leo (NGC 3521), Bruno Rota Sargi