NGC 3596
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NGC 3596 is an intermediate spiral galaxy
in the constellation
Leo
. It was discovered by Friedrich Wilhelm Herschel 1784. It is located below the star Theta Leonis (Chertan).
Intermediate spiral galaxy
An intermediate spiral galaxy is a galaxy that is in between the classifications of a barred spiral galaxy and an unbarred spiral galaxy. It is designated as SAB in the galaxy morphological classification scheme.-Grades:...
in the constellation
Constellation
In modern astronomy, a constellation is an internationally defined area of the celestial sphere. These areas are grouped around asterisms, patterns formed by prominent stars within apparent proximity to one another on Earth's night sky....
Leo
Leo (constellation)
Leo is one of the constellations of the zodiac. Its name is Latin for lion. Its symbol is . Leo lies between dim Cancer to the west and Virgo to the east.-Stars:...
. It was discovered by Friedrich Wilhelm Herschel 1784. It is located below the star Theta Leonis (Chertan).