NGC 2012

Galaxy Fair (27/100)

Elliptical

NGC 2012 Galaxy Mensa (Men) Visible Level 3 Medium telescope (6-8") - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude —

Angular Size 1.3′ × 0.8′

Position Angle 113°

Distance 224.72 million ly

Galaxy Type Elliptical (E-S0)

Description

vF, S, lE, bM, 2 st 9 nf

Position & Identifiers

RA 05h 22m 36.0s

Dec -79° 50' 60.0"

Constellation Mensa (Men)

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

Seeing Bortle

NGC 2012 · 1.3′×0.8′ · N up, E left

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