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NGC 1079

Galaxy Good (50/100)

Barred Spiral

NGC 1079 Galaxy For Visible Level 3 Medium telescope (6-8") - Dark skies recommended
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Properties

Magnitude 11.4
Angular Size 2.6′ × 1.5′
Position Angle 99°
Galaxy Type Barred Spiral (SABa)
B, pL, pmE, sbM

Position & Identifiers

RA 02h 43m 42.0s
Dec -29° 00' 00.0"
Constellation For
Catalog NGC 1079

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Eyepiece View

200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2
N E

NGC 1079 · 2.6′×1.5′ · N up, E left

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