NGC 3678

NGC 3678 is a spiral galaxy located approximately 220 million light-years away in the constellation Leo. It was discovered on April 10, 1785, by William Herschel.

NGC 3678 is classified as a type Sa galaxy, indicating it is a spiral galaxy with tightly wound arms and a large, prominent bulge at its center. Sa galaxies typically have relatively little ongoing star formation compared to later-type spiral galaxies.

While not a particularly bright or noteworthy galaxy in terms of groundbreaking discoveries, NGC 3678 is part of numerous astronomical catalogs and is frequently observed as part of wider-field imaging surveys of the sky. Its study contributes to a better understanding of the overall distribution and characteristics of galaxies in the universe. Distance estimations for this galaxy may vary slightly depending on the methods used for measurement. Further research using advanced telescopes and techniques may reveal more detailed information about its structure, composition, and evolutionary history.