NGC 2873

Galaxy Fair (30/100)

Barred Spiral

NGC 2873 Galaxy Leo Visible Level 6 Professional/Research - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 15.0

Angular Size 0.7′ × 0.4′

Position Angle 118°

Distance 150.72 million ly

Galaxy Type Barred Spiral (Sab)

Description

vF, vS, R, n of E neb

Position & Identifiers

RA 09h 25m 54.0s

Dec +11° 26' 60.0"

Constellation Leo

Catalog NGC 2873

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

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NGC 2873 · 0.7′×0.4′ · N up, E left

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