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NGC 4278

Galaxy Fair (39/100)

Elliptical

NGC 4278 Galaxy Com Visible Level 3 Medium telescope (6-8") - Dark skies recommended
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Properties

Magnitude 10.2
Angular Size 2.9′ × 2.8′
Position Angle 35°
Galaxy Type Elliptical (E)
vB, pL, R, mbM, r, 1st of 3

Position & Identifiers

RA 12h 20m 06.0s
Dec +29° 16' 60.0"
Constellation Com
Catalog NGC 4278

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2
N E

NGC 4278 · 2.9′×2.8′ · N up, E left

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