NGC 1609

Galaxy Fair (20/100)

Lenticular

NGC 1609 Galaxy Eridanus (Eri) Visible Level 6 Professional/Research - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 15.0

Angular Size 1.2′ × 0.8′

Position Angle 103°

Distance 200.59 million ly

Galaxy Type Lenticular (S0-a)

Description

vF, eS, *17 45" n

Position & Identifiers

RA 04h 32m 36.0s

Dec -04° 22' 00.0"

Constellation Eridanus (Eri)

Catalog NGC 1609

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

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NGC 1609 · 1.2′×0.8′ · N up, E left

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