IC 3957

Galaxy Modest (12/100)

Elliptical

IC 3957 Galaxy Coma Berenices (Com) Visible Level 6 Professional/Research - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 16.0

Angular Size 0.6′

Position Angle 40°

Distance 296.41 million ly

Galaxy Type Elliptical (E)

Description

cF, vS, R, bM

Position & Identifiers

RA 12h 59m 06.0s

Dec +27° 46' 00.0"

Constellation Coma Berenices (Com)

Catalog IC 3957

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

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IC 3957 · 0.6′×0.5′ · N up, E left

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