NGC 1253

Galaxy Good (42/100)

Barred Spiral

NGC 1253 Galaxy Eridanus (Eri) Visible Level 5 Expert level - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 12.0

Angular Size 4.6′ × 1.9′

Position Angle 85°

Distance 79.96 million ly

Galaxy Type Barred Spiral (SABc)

Description

*12 with neb f, 90" l

Position & Identifiers

RA 03h 14m 06.0s

Dec -02° 49' 00.0"

Constellation Eridanus (Eri)

Catalog NGC 1253

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

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NGC 1253 · 4.6′×1.9′ · N up, E left

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