NGC 3109

Alt. Designations:

NGC 3109

Object Type:

barred spiral galaxy

Constellation:

Hydra

Distance:

4.3 mly

Right Ascension:

10h 03m 06.6s

Declination:

-26° 09´ 30"

Visual Magnitude:

9.8

Apparent Dimension:

19.1´ X 3.7´

Best Month To View:

Feb

NGC 3109 is a small Magellanic type spiral or irregular galaxy around 4.3 Mly away in the direction of the constellation of Hydra. It is the most prominent member of a Local Group subgroup. NGC 3109 is believed to be tidally interacting with the dwarf elliptical galaxy, Antlia Dwarf.