Hamburger Galaxy (NGC 3628)

Hamburger Galaxy (NGC 3628) is a galaxy in the constellation Leo, magnitude 9.4, 11′ × 3.4′ across.

A 9.4-magnitude barred spiral galaxy (SBb) in Leo, about 11′ × 3.4′.

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 76°S and never sets north of 76°N.

At its highest it stands 54° up from 50°N, 69° up from 35°N, 76° up from the equator, 41° up from 35°S.

Facts

Type

Galaxy

Constellation

Leo

Designations

NGC 3628, Leo Triplet

Magnitude

9.4

Apparent size

11′ × 3.4′

Position

RA 11h 20.3m, Dec +13° 35′ (J2000)

Open AstroPilot to see when Hamburger Galaxy (NGC 3628) is highest tonight from your location, how easy it is with your telescope or binoculars, and an eyepiece view.