NGC 3137

NGC 3137 is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation Hydra. It is estimated to be approximately 125 million light-years away from Earth.

Characteristics:

NGC 3137 is classified as a barred spiral galaxy. This means it possesses a central bar-shaped structure composed of stars and gas from which the spiral arms emanate. The galaxy's overall structure appears relatively well-defined, with distinct spiral arms.

Discovery:

NGC 3137 was discovered on May 1, 1834, by the astronomer John Herschel.

Significance:

Like many spiral galaxies, NGC 3137 is of interest to astronomers studying galactic structure, star formation, and the distribution of matter in the universe. Studying its redshift provides valuable data for determining its distance and the expansion rate of the universe. The galaxy serves as a point of observation to further understand the evolution and characteristics of similar spiral galaxies throughout the cosmos.