About NGC 3368 (M96)

NGC 3368 is frequently observed by amateur astronomers and appears as a soft glow. It is quite faint.

Current visibility

Right now it is at about 72° altitude and reaches 78° around 07:17 PM.

It stays above 30° for roughly 8 hours.

Galaxies are sensitive to light pollution, subtle features are easily lost in bright skies.

Observing tips

It requires patience and good conditions.

What to expect

At higher magnification, subtle detail can be detected.

Type

Spiral Galaxy

Constellation

Leo

Distance

38000000 ly

Size

7.1' x 5.1'

Season

Spring

Difficulty

Moderate

Magnitude

9.2