NGC 2518

Galaxy Modest (16/100)

Elliptical

NGC 2518 Galaxy Lynx (Lyn) Visible Level 6 Professional/Research - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 14.0

Angular Size 1.3′ × 1.0′

Position Angle 35°

Distance 244.87 million ly

Galaxy Type Elliptical (E-S0)

Description

1st of 2 neb, F, L, R, gbM

Position & Identifiers

RA 08h 07m 18.0s

Dec +51° 08' 60.0"

Constellation Lynx (Lyn)

Catalog NGC 2518

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

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NGC 2518 · 1.3′×1.0′ · N up, E left

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