IC 5262 — Galaxy in Piscis Austrinus
Fair (24/100)
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1Properties
Magnitude
13.21
Angular Size
1.4′ × 0.7′
Position Angle
179°
Galaxy Type
Lenticular (S0-a)
eeF, pS, R, v diffic
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| Telescope | Bortle 3 | Bortle 4 | Bortle 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 mm refractor 80mm refr. | V. hard+ | V. hard+ | V. hard |
| 150 mm Newton 150mm Newt. | Hard+ | Hard | V. hard+ |
| Celestron C8 (203 mm SCT) C8 203mm | Medium | Hard+ | Hard |
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Bortle 3 = rural · 4 = outer suburbs · 5 = suburbs
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