NGC 2878

Galaxy Fair (30/100)

Barred Spiral

NGC 2878 Galaxy Hydra (Hya) Visible Level 6 Professional/Research - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 15.0

Angular Size 1.0′ × 0.4′

Position Angle 173°

Distance 339.71 million ly

Galaxy Type Barred Spiral (SABa)

Description

vF, S, vlE

Position & Identifiers

RA 09h 25m 48.0s

Dec +02° 04' 60.0"

Constellation Hydra (Hya)

Catalog NGC 2878

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

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NGC 2878 · 1.0′×0.4′ · N up, E left

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