NGC 1277

Galaxy Fair (30/100)

Lenticular

NGC 1277 Galaxy Perseus (Per) Visible Level 3 Medium telescope (6-8") - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 13.5

Angular Size 1.0′ × 0.7′

Position Angle 96°

Distance 234.81 million ly

Galaxy Type Lenticular (S0-a)

Description

vF, vS, np 1278

Position & Identifiers

RA 03h 19m 48.0s

Dec +41° 34' 00.0"

Constellation Perseus (Per)

Catalog NGC 1277

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

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NGC 1277 · 1.0′×0.7′ · N up, E left

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