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NGC3115 - Spindle Galaxy in Sextans(RA 10h 05.2m , Dec. -7° 43', 8.9 mag., 8.1 x 2.8 arcmin.) This is perfect edge-on spiral located 4°50' NNW of l Hydrae (see finder chart below).
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NGC 3115 The Spindle Galaxy. This striking object is bright and moderately large in size, about 6'x1' in extent. It has a sharply brighter core and a stellar nucleus. A very pretty object.
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NGC 3115, discovered by William Herschel, is so obvious that it even has a special name, the " Spindle Galaxy" (which it shares with others).
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Some lenticular galaxies (abbreviated SO galaxies) include M84 (in Virgo), M85 (in Virgo), M86 (in Virgo), NGC 5866 (the Spindle Galaxy), and perhaps M102. Enchanted Learning® Over 15,000 Pages. Overview of Site What's New Enchanted Learning Home ...
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 See also: Galaxy, NGC, Galaxies, Sextans, Constellation
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