NGC 1517

Galaxy Fair (30/100)

Spiral

NGC 1517 Galaxy Taurus (Tau) Visible Level 6 Professional/Research - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 14.0

Angular Size 1.0′ × 0.8′

Position Angle 160°

Distance 162.43 million ly

Galaxy Type Spiral (Sc)

Description

vF, vS, R, r, *9-10 sf

Position & Identifiers

RA 04h 09m 18.0s

Dec +08° 39' 00.0"

Constellation Taurus (Tau)

Catalog NGC 1517

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

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NGC 1517 · 1.0′×0.8′ · N up, E left

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