NGC 1979

Galaxy Modest (16/100)

Elliptical

NGC 1979 Galaxy Lepus (Lep) Visible Level 6 Professional/Research - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 13.0

Angular Size 1.9′ × 1.8′

Position Angle 145°

Distance 81.45 million ly

Galaxy Type Elliptical (E-S0)

Description

vF, vS, stellar; = IC 2137

Position & Identifiers

RA 05h 33m 48.0s

Dec -23° 19' 00.0"

Constellation Lepus (Lep)

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

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NGC 1979 · 1.9′×1.8′ · N up, E left

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