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NGC 1309

Galaxy Good (45/100)

Barred Spiral

NGC 1309 Galaxy Eridanus (Eri) Visible Level 3 Medium telescope (6-8") - Dark skies recommended
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Properties

Magnitude 11.6
Angular Size 2.4′ × 2.2′
Position Angle 175°
Distance 99.71 million ly
Galaxy Type Barred Spiral (Sbc)
cB, cL, iR, gbM, *8 sp 4'

Position & Identifiers

RA 03h 22m 06.0s
Dec -15° 24' 00.0"
Constellation Eridanus (Eri)
Catalog NGC 1309

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2
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NGC 1309 · 2.4′×2.2′ · N up, E left

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