The Lambda Centauri Cluster, the Frame Galaxy, and elliptical galaxy NGC 3640
April 12–19, 2012: The Lambda Centauri Cluster offers small-telescope owners a nice view, while large-telescope owners can seek out the Frame Galaxy (NGC 3621) in Hydra and elliptical galaxy NGC 3640 in Leo.
Published:
April 12, 2012
 The Frame Galaxy (NGC 3621) lies 3.3° west-southwest of magnitude 3.5 Xi (ξ) Hydrae.
Photo by Astronomy: Roen Kelly
Targets for April 12–19, 2012
Small telescope: The Lambda Centauri Cluster
Large telescope: The Frame Galaxy (NGC 3621)
Large telescope: Elliptical galaxy NGC 3640 |
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