IC 4587

Galaxy Modest (12/100)

Elliptical

IC 4587 Galaxy Corona Borealis (CrB) Visible Level 6 Professional/Research - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 15.0

Angular Size 0.8′ × 0.6′

Position Angle 98°

Distance 623.83 million ly

Galaxy Type Elliptical (E)

Description

eF, eS, T CBr sp

Position & Identifiers

RA 15h 59m 54.0s

Dec +25° 56' 60.0"

Constellation Corona Borealis (CrB)

Catalog IC 4587

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

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IC 4587 · 0.8′×0.6′ · N up, E left

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