IC 2478

Galaxy Fair (20/100)

Elliptical

IC 2478 Galaxy Leo Visible Level 3 Medium telescope (6-8") - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude —

Angular Size 0.6′ × 0.4′

Position Angle 140°

Distance 372.54 million ly

Galaxy Type Elliptical (E)

Description

F, S, R, N

Position & Identifiers

RA 09h 27m 54.0s

Dec +30° 01' 00.0"

Constellation Leo

Catalog IC 2478

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

Seeing Bortle

IC 2478 · 0.6′×0.4′ · N up, E left

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