IC 3896

Galaxy Fair (21/100)

Elliptical

IC 3896 Galaxy Centaurus (Cen) Visible Level 4 Large telescope (10"+) - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 13.0

Angular Size 3.0′ × 2.1′

Position Angle 6°

Distance 98.55 million ly

Galaxy Type Elliptical (E)

Description

bM, mag 14

Position & Identifiers

RA 12h 56m 36.0s

Dec -50° 19' 00.0"

Constellation Centaurus (Cen)

Catalog IC 3896

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

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IC 3896 · 3.0′×2.1′ · N up, E left

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