NGC 1172

Galaxy Fair (29/100)

Elliptical

NGC 1172 Galaxy Eridanus (Eri) Visible Level 3 Medium telescope (6-8") - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 12.0

Angular Size 2.3′ × 1.6′

Position Angle 30°

Distance 76.55 million ly

Galaxy Type Elliptical (E)

Description

pF, pL, R, psbM

Position & Identifiers

RA 03h 01m 36.0s

Dec -14° 49' 60.0"

Constellation Eridanus (Eri)

Catalog NGC 1172

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

Seeing Bortle

NGC 1172 · 2.3′×1.6′ · N up, E left

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