# M 95 (NGC 3351)

M 95 (NGC 3351) is a galaxy in the constellation Leo, magnitude 9.7, 7.2′ × 4.5′ across.

A barred spiral in Leo whose bar shows as an elongated core in medium telescopes; it shares a low-power field with 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 February). It can be seen from everywhere north of 78°S and never sets north of 78°N.

At its highest it stands 52° up from 50°N, 67° up from 35°N, 78° up from the equator, 43° up from 35°S.

## Facts

- Type: Galaxy
- Constellation: Leo
- Designations: NGC 3351
- Magnitude: 9.7
- Apparent size: 7.2′ × 4.5′
- Position: RA 10h 44.0m, Dec +11° 42′ (J2000)

Open AstroPilot to see when M 95 (NGC 3351) is highest tonight from your location, how easy it is with your telescope or binoculars, and an eyepiece view. https://astropilot.space/object/M95