NGC 2865

Galaxy Fair (31/100)

Elliptical

NGC 2865 Galaxy Hydra (Hya) Visible Level 3 Medium telescope (6-8") - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 11.4

Angular Size 2.4′ × 2.0′

Position Angle 155°

Distance 123.19 million ly

Galaxy Type Elliptical (E)

Description

B, S, R, gbM

Position & Identifiers

RA 09h 23m 30.0s

Dec -23° 10' 00.0"

Constellation Hydra (Hya)

Catalog NGC 2865

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

Seeing Bortle

NGC 2865 · 2.4′×2.0′ · N up, E left

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