NGC 3729

NGC 3729 is a barred spiral galaxy located approximately 55 million light-years away in the constellation Ursa Major. It is classified as a LINER galaxy, which stands for Low-Ionization Nuclear Emission-line Region. This designation indicates that the galaxy's nucleus exhibits spectral line emission from weakly ionized or neutral atoms.

NGC 3729 is notable for its high rate of star formation and its well-defined spiral arms. These arms are easily visible in astronomical images and are actively forming new stars, making the galaxy a subject of interest for researchers studying star formation processes.

The galaxy is a member of the Ursa Major Cluster of galaxies, a relatively loose group containing dozens of galaxies. This cluster environment likely influences the evolution of NGC 3729 through gravitational interactions with other members.

Observations across the electromagnetic spectrum, including radio, infrared, and optical wavelengths, have been used to study the properties of NGC 3729, contributing to our understanding of its structure, composition, and dynamics. Its apparent magnitude is approximately 11.7.