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NGC 1278

Galaxy Fair (29/100)

Elliptical

NGC 1278 Galaxy Per Visible Level 3 Medium telescope (6-8") - Dark skies recommended
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Properties

Magnitude 12.6
Angular Size 1.4′ × 1.3′
Position Angle 90°
Galaxy Type Elliptical (E)
pB, pS, R, bM

Position & Identifiers

RA 03h 19m 54.0s
Dec +41° 32' 60.0"
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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2
N E

NGC 1278 · 1.4′×1.3′ · N up, E left

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