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NGC 3521

NGC 3521 is a flocculent (patchy-armed) spiral galaxy located in the constellation Leo, approximately 26–40 million light‑years from Earth. It spans about 50,000 light‑years and is viewed nearly face‑on. The galaxy features a soft, “woolly” appearance due to its discontinuous spiral arms, with regions of active star formation spread throughout.

Source: science.nasa.gov

APODs including "NGC 3521"

NGC 3521: Galaxy in a Bubble

NGC 3521: Galaxy in a Bubble

19/06/2025

NGC 3521: Galaxy in a Bubble

NGC 3521: Galaxy in a Bubble

05/05/2022

NGC 3521: Galaxy in a Bubble

NGC 3521: Galaxy in a Bubble

02/04/2021