NGC 3000

NGC 3000
NGC 3000 (center)
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationUrsa Major
Right ascension09h 48m 51s
Declination+44° 07’ 49”
Distance168 Mly (51.66 Mpc)
Apparent magnitude (V)10.88
Apparent magnitude (B)11
Characteristics
TypeSB(r)bc
Notable featuresN/A
Other designations
PGC 5067534

NGC 3000 is a double star located in the constellation Ursa Major. It was first discovered and observed by Bindon Stoney an assistant to William Parsons, on January 25, 1851, and was initially catalogued as a nebula-like object. Since its discovery, NGC 3000 has been observed and studied using various telescopes.

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