NGC 3359 – Barred Spiral Galaxy in Ursa Major

by Roman Hujer

Objects in field: NGC 3359

Equipment: Celestron EdgeHD 9.25", ZWO ASI2600MC Pro, ZWO ASI2600MM Pro

Integration: 10h

NGC 3359 is a barred spiral galaxy of type SBc, located in the constellation Ursa Major at a distance of roughly 50 million light‑years. It was discovered by William Herschel on November 28, 1793. The galaxy is known for its asymmetric spiral structure and prominent star‑forming regions, which stand out especially well when combining OSC color data with high‑resolution luminance. This image was…