Spindle Galaxy in Draco

The Spindle Galaxy in Draco (also known as the Spindle Galaxy, Lenticular Galaxy NGC 5866 or NGC 5866) is a lenticular galaxy, type S0_3, in the Draco constellation. Astronomers believe that the Spindle Galaxy may be the same as Messier Object 102.

NGC 5866 was probably discovered by Pierre M�chain or Charles Messier in 1781, and independently found by William Herschel in 1788.

See also

Spindle Galaxy in Sextans

External link

SEDS Messier pages: NGC 5866

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See also: Spindle Galaxy in Draco, 1781, 1788, Charles Messier, Draco constellation, Galaxy, Lenticular galaxy, Messier Object 102, Pierre M�chain