When is the best time to observe IC 2511?

IC 2511 is best observed from January through March, with peak visibility during February when it transits around midnight in the Northern Hemisphere.

Where is IC 2511 located in the sky?

IC 2511 lies in the constellation Antlia at right ascension 09h 49m and declination -32° 50′.

What telescope do I need to see IC 2511?

At magnitude 12.2, IC 2511 is a challenging target that needs at least an 8-inch (200 mm) telescope and dark skies.

IC 2511 — Galaxy in Antlia

Galaxy Good (44/100)

Barred Spiral

Magnitude 12.2^m Galaxy Antlia (Ant) Visible

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1Properties

Magnitude 12.24

Angular Size 4.2′ × 0.8′

Position Angle 43°

Distance 136.89 million ly

Galaxy Type Barred Spiral (SABa)

Description

pB, pS, eE, *7 np, np of 2

Position & Identifiers

RA 09h 49m 24.6s

Dec -32° 50' 21.1"

Constellation Antlia (Ant)

Catalog IC 2511

2How easy to spot?

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Telescope	Bortle 3	Bortle 4	Bortle 5
80 mm refractor 80mm refr.	Hard	V. hard+	V. hard+
150 mm Newton 150mm Newt.	Medium	Hard+	Hard
Celestron C8 (203 mm SCT) C8 203mm	Medium+	Medium	Hard+

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Bortle 3 = rural · 4 = outer suburbs · 5 = suburbs

Medium on Seestar S50

3Visibility

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Best season Jan – Mar (peak: Feb)

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125x TFOV: 0.4° Lim. mag: 13.6

Seeing Bortle

IC 2511 · 4.2′×0.8′ · N up, E left

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Visibility scores assume a 150 mm Newton at Bortle 4.

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