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NGC 3344 is a relatively isolated barred spiral galaxy located 22.5 million light years away in the constellation Leo Minor. This galaxy belongs to the group known as the Leo spur which is a branch of the Virgo Supercluster. NGC 3344 has the morphological classification (R)SAB(r)bc which indicates it is a weakly barred spiral galaxy that exhibits rings and moderate to loosely wound spiral arms.

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