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IC 3253

Galaxy Good (40/100)

Spiral

IC 3253 Galaxy Centaurus (Cen) Visible Level 4 Large telescope (10"+) - Dark skies recommended
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Properties

Magnitude 12.0
Angular Size 3.0′ × 1.2′
Position Angle 24°
Distance 126.26 million ly
Galaxy Type Spiral (Sc)
eF, vL, mE 20deg , lbM

Position & Identifiers

RA 12h 23m 42.0s
Dec -34° 37' 60.0"
Constellation Centaurus (Cen)
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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2
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IC 3253 · 3.0′×1.2′ · N up, E left

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