IC 4459

Galaxy Fair (36/100)

Barred Spiral

IC 4459 Galaxy Boötes (Boo) Visible Level 3 Medium telescope (6-8") - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 15.0

Angular Size 0.9′ × 0.3′

Position Angle 13°

Distance 412.49 million ly

Galaxy Type Barred Spiral (Sb)

Description

F, pL, E ns, glbM, r

Position & Identifiers

RA 14h 34m 30.0s

Dec +30° 58' 00.0"

Constellation Boötes (Boo)

Catalog IC 4459

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

Seeing Bortle

IC 4459 · 0.9′×0.3′ · N up, E left

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