NGC 2859

Galaxy Fair (39/100)

Lenticular

NGC 2859 Galaxy Leo Minor (LMi) Visible Level 4 Large telescope (10"+) - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 10.7

Angular Size 3.2′ × 2.8′

Position Angle 85°

Distance 78.42 million ly

Galaxy Type Lenticular (S0-a)

Description

vB, pL, R, smbM

Position & Identifiers

RA 09h 24m 18.0s

Dec +34° 31' 00.0"

Constellation Leo Minor (LMi)

Catalog NGC 2859

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

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NGC 2859 · 3.2′×2.8′ · N up, E left

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