NGC 1686

Galaxy Fair (30/100)

Barred Spiral

NGC 1686 Galaxy Eridanus (Eri) Visible Level 6 Professional/Research - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 14.0

Angular Size 1.9′ × 0.3′

Position Angle 27°

Distance 266.06 million ly

Galaxy Type Barred Spiral (Sbc)

Description

eF, vS, mE 30deg

Position & Identifiers

RA 04h 52m 48.0s

Dec -15° 22' 00.0"

Constellation Eridanus (Eri)

Catalog NGC 1686

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

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NGC 1686 · 1.9′×0.3′ · N up, E left

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