About NGC 3556 (M108)

NGC 3556 stands out as a well-known observing object and presents itself as a diffuse object. It is quite faint.

Current visibility

Right now it is at about 32° altitude and reaches 34° around 07:32 PM.

It stays above 30° for roughly 4 hours.

Galaxies are sensitive to light pollution, fine detail requires darker skies.

Observing tips

This object is better suited for experienced observers.

What to expect

It is more subtle than brighter Dso objects.

Type

Spiral Galaxy

Constellation

Ursa Major

Distance

45000000 ly

Size

8.3' x 2.5'

Season

Spring

Difficulty

Hard

Magnitude

10