NGC 2255

Galaxy Fair (36/100)

Spiral

NGC 2255 Galaxy Columba (Col) Visible Level 3 Medium telescope (6-8") - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude —

Angular Size 1.5′ × 0.8′

Position Angle 159°

Distance 319.68 million ly

Galaxy Type Spiral (Sc)

Description

eF, S, lE, vlbM

Position & Identifiers

RA 06h 33m 60.0s

Dec -34° 46' 60.0"

Constellation Columba (Col)

Catalog NGC 2255

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

Seeing Bortle

NGC 2255 · 1.5′×0.8′ · N up, E left

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Relativistic Travel

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