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Polarissima Borealis

NGC 3172

Galaxy Fair (30/100)

Lenticular

NGC 3172 Galaxy UMi Visible Level 3 Medium telescope (6-8") - Dark skies recommended
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Properties

Magnitude 13.6
Angular Size 1.1′ × 1.0′
Position Angle 85°
Galaxy Type Lenticular (S0)
vF, R, gbM, *11 s 2', Polarissima Borealis

Position & Identifiers

RA 11h 50m 00.0s
Dec +89° 07' 00.0"
Constellation UMi
Catalog NGC 3172

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2
N E

Polarissima Borealis · 1.1′×1.0′ · N up, E left

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