NGC 3245 - SA(l)0o

NGC 3245

De Vaucouleurs Atlas Type: SA(l)0o

Filter: B

Telescope: NOT 2.5-m
North left , East down
Field Dimensions: 5.3 x 3.9 arcminutes

RC3 Type: SA(r)0o:
RSA Type: S01(5)
Surface Brightness Range Displayed: 16.0-26.0 mag per square arcsec
Absolute Blue Magnitude: -20.2

De Vaucouleurs Atlas Description:

The structure of this galaxy is subtle, but there is no doubt that it is an S0. The multi-zone structure stands out very well in Atlas units. The (l) refers to the small inner enhancement of light. Outside this feature another zone is seen that is less distinct.