NGC 3315 is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation Hydra. It is cataloged in the New General Catalogue (NGC), a prominent list of deep-sky objects compiled by John Louis Emil Dreyer in the late 19th century. The galaxy is situated approximately 140 to 170 million light-years from Earth and is a member of the Hydra I Cluster (Abell 1060), a rich galaxy cluster that is part of the Hydra-Centaurus Supercluster. Its morphological classification is typically given as an SA(r)b type, indicating a spiral galaxy with an inner ring and moderately wound arms. As a component of the Hydra I Cluster, NGC 3315 is often studied within the context of galaxy interactions and evolution in dense cosmic environments.
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