NGC 2890

Galaxy Modest (16/100)

Elliptical

NGC 2890 Galaxy Hydra (Hya) Visible Level 6 Professional/Research - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 15.0

Angular Size 0.9′ × 0.2′

Position Angle 69°

Distance 236.91 million ly

Galaxy Type Elliptical (E-S0)

Description

eF, S, R, bMN

Position & Identifiers

RA 09h 26m 36.0s

Dec -14° 31' 60.0"

Constellation Hydra (Hya)

Catalog NGC 2890

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

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NGC 2890 · 0.9′×0.2′ · N up, E left

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