NGC 1258

Galaxy Fair (30/100)

Barred Spiral

NGC 1258 Galaxy Eridanus (Eri) Visible Level 6 Professional/Research - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 13.0

Angular Size 1.4′ × 1.0′

Position Angle 20°

Distance 69.28 million ly

Galaxy Type Barred Spiral (SABc)

Description

eF, pS, vlE, 12' n of 1256

Position & Identifiers

RA 03h 13m 54.0s

Dec -21° 45' 00.0"

Constellation Eridanus (Eri)

Catalog NGC 1258

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

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NGC 1258 · 1.4′×1.0′ · N up, E left

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