NGC 1531

Galaxy Fair (29/100)

Elliptical

NGC 1531 Galaxy Eridanus (Eri) Visible Level 3 Medium telescope (6-8") - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 12.1

Angular Size 1.5′ × 0.9′

Position Angle 123°

Distance 49.24 million ly

Galaxy Type Elliptical (E-S0)

Description

pB, pL, R, bM, np of 2

Position & Identifiers

RA 04h 12m 00.0s

Dec -32° 51' 00.0"

Constellation Eridanus (Eri)

Catalog NGC 1531

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

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NGC 1531 · 1.5′×0.9′ · N up, E left

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