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NGC 1559

Galaxy Good (53/100)

Barred Spiral

NGC 1559 Galaxy Reticulum (Ret) Visible Level 3 Medium telescope (6-8") - Dark skies recommended
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Properties

Magnitude 10.5
Angular Size 4.2′ × 2.2′
Position Angle 63°
Distance 60.57 million ly
Galaxy Type Barred Spiral (SBc)
vB, vL, mE, vgpmbM, *14 att n

Position & Identifiers

RA 04h 17m 36.0s
Dec -62° 46' 60.0"
Constellation Reticulum (Ret)
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NGC 1559 · 4.2′×2.2′ · N up, E left

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