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NGC 259

Galaxy Good (46/100)

Barred Spiral

NGC 259 Galaxy Cet Visible Level 3 Medium telescope (6-8") - Dark skies recommended
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Properties

Magnitude —
Angular Size 2.9′ × 1.1′
Position Angle 140°
Galaxy Type Barred Spiral (Sbc)
F, S, E 135deg , lbM

Position & Identifiers

RA 00h 48m 06.0s
Dec -02° 46' 60.0"
Constellation Cet
Catalog NGC 259

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2
N E

NGC 259 · 2.9′×1.1′ · N up, E left

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