Credits: Sloan Digital Sky SurveyESO

NGC3626 is a medium tightness spiral galaxy, some 70 million light years from Earth.

Facts about NGC3626 by Keith Turnecliff

At low magnifications, NGC 3626 appears star-like through a 100mm (4-inch) refractor.
Switch to averted vision and it looks somewhat fuzzy, hinting at its true non-stellar nature.
A 200mm (8-inch) scope reveals a dim outer halo surrounding a small bright central core.
The galaxy appears extended, but even large backyard reflectors don't significantly enhance the view.

This star chart represents a view from Long Itchington for late April at 10pm.
Best Resolution 1980 x 1080.
Credits: Image courtesy of Starry Night Pro Plus 8, researched and implemented by Keith Turnecliff.