NGC 2462

Galaxy Fair (20/100)

Lenticular

NGC 2462 Galaxy Lynx (Lyn) Visible Level 6 Professional/Research - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 14.0

Angular Size 0.6′ × 0.3′

Position Angle 155°

Distance 407.25 million ly

Galaxy Type Lenticular (S0-a)

Description

vF, vS, vlbM

Position & Identifiers

RA 07h 56m 42.0s

Dec +56° 38' 60.0"

Constellation Lynx (Lyn)

Catalog NGC 2462

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

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NGC 2462 · 0.6′×0.3′ · N up, E left

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