3958 3956
Crt
☀11.8mag
Ø 2.9' / 42''

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200/250mm - 8" (5/21/82): very faint, small, spindle-shape.

300/350mm - 13.1" (2/23/85): moderately bright, edge-on spindle 4:1 N-S. NGC 3981 lies 35' SE. Both galaxies are members of the NGC 4038/39 group (Antennae).