NGC 1272

Galaxy Fair (21/100)

Elliptical

NGC 1272 Galaxy Perseus (Per) Visible Level 6 Professional/Research - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 15.0

Angular Size 2.5′ × 1.2′

Position Angle 76°

Distance 175.44 million ly

Galaxy Type Elliptical (E)

Description

F, S, R

Position & Identifiers

RA 03h 19m 18.0s

Dec +41° 28' 60.0"

Constellation Perseus (Per)

Catalog NGC 1272

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

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NGC 1272 · 2.5′×1.2′ · N up, E left

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