NGC 1462

Galaxy Fair (30/100)

Spiral

NGC 1462 Galaxy Taurus (Tau) Visible Level 6 Professional/Research - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 15.0

Angular Size 0.9′ × 0.5′

Position Angle 40°

Distance 464.17 million ly

Galaxy Type Spiral (Sc)

Description

vF, S, vlE

Position & Identifiers

RA 03h 50m 18.0s

Dec +06° 58' 60.0"

Constellation Taurus (Tau)

Catalog NGC 1462

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

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NGC 1462 · 0.9′×0.5′ · N up, E left

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