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NGC 1688

Galaxy Fair (39/100)

Barred Spiral

NGC 1688 Galaxy Dorado (Dor) Visible Level 4 Large telescope (10"+) - Dark skies recommended
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Properties

Magnitude 12.0
Angular Size 2.5′ × 1.7′
Position Angle 166°
Distance 57.17 million ly
Galaxy Type Barred Spiral (SBc)
pB, pL, iR, pgmbM

Position & Identifiers

RA 04h 48m 24.0s
Dec -59° 47' 60.0"
Constellation Dorado (Dor)
Catalog NGC 1688

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2
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NGC 1688 · 2.5′×1.7′ · N up, E left

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