IC 3509

Galaxy Modest (12/100)

Elliptical

IC 3509 Galaxy Virgo (Vir) Visible Level 6 Professional/Research - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 15.0

Angular Size 1.0′ × 0.7′

Position Angle 69°

Distance 96.24 million ly

Galaxy Type Elliptical (E)

Description

bM, mag 14

Position & Identifiers

RA 12h 34m 18.0s

Dec +12° 04' 00.0"

Constellation Virgo (Vir)

Catalog IC 3509

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

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IC 3509 · 1.0′×0.7′ · N up, E left

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