Bright, but unknown Galaxy in Leo: NGC 3521

Bright, but unknown Galaxy in Leo: NGC 3521

 

NGC 3521, Galaxy in Leo - Dr.Johannes Schilling, Lonsee
NGC 3521, Galaxy in Leo – Dr.Johannes Schilling, Lonsee

NGC 3521, Galaxy in Leo

9.1 m, 11,7’X6,5′, 23 Mill. LY distance

Discovered from William Herschel 1784

254mm Newton, 126X

April 8th and 9th, 2015

I observed and sketched this astonishing object 3,5 hours in two very transparent nights – of course without aid of any foto!

Observer: Dr. Johannes Schilling, Lonsee