NGC 2398

Galaxy Modest (16/100)

Elliptical

NGC 2398 Galaxy Gemini (Gem) Visible Level 6 Professional/Research - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 15.0

Angular Size 1.2′ × 0.7′

Position Angle 126°

Distance 412.31 million ly

Galaxy Type Elliptical (E)

Description

vF, eS, bM, Dneb?

Position & Identifiers

RA 07h 30m 18.0s

Dec +24° 28' 60.0"

Constellation Gemini (Gem)

Catalog NGC 2398

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

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NGC 2398 · 1.2′×0.7′ · N up, E left

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