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NGC 4256

Galaxy Good (44/100)

Barred Spiral

NGC 4256 Galaxy Dra Visible Level 4 Large telescope (10"+) - Dark skies recommended
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Properties

Magnitude 12.0
Angular Size 3.9′ × 0.8′
Position Angle 41°
Galaxy Type Barred Spiral (Sb)
pB, L, cE 38deg , bMBN

Position & Identifiers

RA 12h 18m 42.0s
Dec +65° 54' 00.0"
Constellation Dra
Catalog NGC 4256

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2
N E

NGC 4256 · 3.9′×0.8′ · N up, E left

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