NGC 1508

Galaxy Modest (16/100)

Elliptical

NGC 1508 Galaxy Taurus (Tau) Visible Level 6 Professional/Research - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 15.0

Angular Size 0.6′ × 0.4′

Position Angle 25°

Distance 334.96 million ly

Galaxy Type Elliptical (E?)

Description

vF, vS, R, bM, r

Position & Identifiers

RA 04h 05m 48.0s

Dec +25° 23' 60.0"

Constellation Taurus (Tau)

Catalog NGC 1508

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

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NGC 1508 · 0.6′×0.4′ · N up, E left

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