NGC 6261

Galaxy Fair (20/100)

Lenticular

NGC 6261 Galaxy Her Visible Level 6 Professional/Research - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 15.0

Angular Size 1.1′ × 0.4′

Position Angle 85°

Galaxy Type Lenticular (S0-a)

Description

eF, eS, iF

Position & Identifiers

RA 16h 56m 30.0s

Dec +28° 00' 00.0"

Constellation Her

Catalog NGC 6261

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