IC 2980

Galaxy Fair (23/100)

Elliptical

IC 2980 Galaxy Musca (Mus) Visible Level 3 Medium telescope (6-8") - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude —

Angular Size 2.0′ × 1.3′

Position Angle 41°

Distance 390.82 million ly

Galaxy Type Elliptical (E)

Description

eeF, eS, R, cbM

Position & Identifiers

RA 11h 57m 30.0s

Dec -73° 40' 60.0"

Constellation Musca (Mus)

Catalog IC 2980

Visibility

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Eyepiece View

Telescope Eyepiece

200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

Seeing Bortle

IC 2980 · 2.0′×1.3′ · N up, E left

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