NGC 3258

NGC 3258 is an elliptical galaxy located in the constellation Antlia. It is a member of the Antlia Cluster, a relatively nearby galaxy cluster also known as Abell S0636. This galaxy is classified as an E4 type elliptical, indicating a flattened, elliptical shape with a moderate ellipticity.

NGC 3258 is known for its significant population of globular clusters, dense collections of stars orbiting the galactic center. Studying the properties and distribution of these globular clusters can provide valuable insights into the galaxy's formation history and evolution.

The distance to NGC 3258 is estimated to be approximately 105 million light-years (32 megaparsecs) from Earth. At this distance, its apparent size translates to a physical diameter of roughly 100,000 light-years, making it a substantial galaxy within the Antlia Cluster.

Observations of NGC 3258 across different wavelengths, including optical and X-ray, reveal details about its stellar content, gas distribution, and potential active galactic nucleus (AGN) activity, though it is not considered a strongly active galaxy. Further research is ongoing to refine our understanding of this member of the Antlia Cluster.