NGC 6251

Galaxy Modest (16/100)

Elliptical

NGC 6251 Galaxy UMi Visible Level 6 Professional/Research - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 14.0

Angular Size 1.7′ × 1.4′

Position Angle 20°

Galaxy Type Elliptical (E)

Description

cF, S, bM, p of 2

Position & Identifiers

RA 16h 32m 36.0s

Dec +82° 32' 60.0"

Constellation UMi

Catalog NGC 6251

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