NGC 2889

Galaxy Good (45/100)

Barred Spiral

NGC 2889 Galaxy Hydra (Hya) Visible Level 3 Medium telescope (6-8") - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 11.8

Angular Size 1.9′ × 1.8′

Position Angle 26°

Distance 156.46 million ly

Galaxy Type Barred Spiral (SABc)

Description

pF, pS, vlE, vglbM, r

Position & Identifiers

RA 09h 27m 12.0s

Dec -11° 37' 60.0"

Constellation Hydra (Hya)

Catalog NGC 2889

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

Seeing Bortle

NGC 2889 · 1.9′×1.8′ · N up, E left

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