NGC 1208

Galaxy Fair (20/100)

Lenticular

NGC 1208 Galaxy Eridanus (Eri) Visible Level 6 Professional/Research - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 14.0

Angular Size 2.2′ × 1.2′

Position Angle 73°

Distance 209.35 million ly

Galaxy Type Lenticular (S0-a)

Description

pB, S, lE 80deg +/- , lbM

Position & Identifiers

RA 03h 06m 12.0s

Dec -09° 31' 60.0"

Constellation Eridanus (Eri)

Catalog NGC 1208

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

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NGC 1208 · 2.2′×1.2′ · N up, E left

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