NGC 2717

Galaxy Modest (16/100)

Elliptical

NGC 2717 Galaxy Pyxis (Pyx) Visible Level 6 Professional/Research - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 14.0

Angular Size 2.0′ × 1.7′

Position Angle 12°

Distance 120.13 million ly

Galaxy Type Elliptical (E-S0)

Description

pF, S, R, vgpmbM

Position & Identifiers

RA 08h 56m 60.0s

Dec -24° 40' 00.0"

Constellation Pyxis (Pyx)

Catalog NGC 2717

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

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NGC 2717 · 2.0′×1.7′ · N up, E left

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