* Astronomy

NGC 3462 (also MCG 1-28-19, UGC 6034 and PGC 32822) is a magnitude +12,2 lenticular galaxy (S0) located 296 million light-years away in the constellation of Leo. 

The galaxy was discovered by German-British astronomer William Herschel using a 47.5 cm (18.7 inch) f/13 speculum reflector in the garden at his home in Datchet, England, on the 23rd January 1784.

The galaxy hosted supernova 2012cy. 

Image captured with a 8" f5 Newtonian. Prime focus. Hazy sky.

Right ascension: 10h 55m 21.0s, Declination: +07° 41' 49"