# M 105 (NGC 3379)

M 105 (NGC 3379) is a galaxy in the constellation Leo, magnitude 9.3, 4.9′ × 4.3′ across.

An elliptical galaxy in the Leo I Group, a round glow with a bright core near M95 and M96.

## When and where to see it

It is best placed in the evening sky around April, when it crosses the meridian at about 10 pm local time (around midnight in March). It can be seen from everywhere north of 77°S and never sets north of 77°N.

At its highest it stands 53° up from 50°N, 68° up from 35°N, 77° up from the equator, 42° up from 35°S.

## Facts

- Type: Galaxy
- Constellation: Leo
- Designations: NGC 3379
- Magnitude: 9.3
- Apparent size: 4.9′ × 4.3′
- Position: RA 10h 47.8m, Dec +12° 35′ (J2000)

Open AstroPilot to see when M 105 (NGC 3379) is highest tonight from your location, how easy it is with your telescope or binoculars, and an eyepiece view. https://astropilot.space/object/M105