NGC 209

Galaxy Modest (16/100)

Elliptical

NGC 209 Galaxy Cetus (Cet) Visible Level 6 Professional/Research - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 14.0

Angular Size 1.1′ × 1.0′

Position Angle 6°

Distance 184.38 million ly

Galaxy Type Elliptical (E-S0)

Description

vF, vS, R, bM

Position & Identifiers

RA 00h 39m 06.0s

Dec -18° 37' 60.0"

Constellation Cetus (Cet)

Catalog NGC 209

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NGC 209 · 1.1′×1.0′ · N up, E left

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