NGC 2968

Galaxy Good (45/100)

Spiral

NGC 2968 Galaxy Leo Visible Level 3 Medium telescope (6-8") - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 11.8

Angular Size 2.5′ × 1.6′

Position Angle 54°

Distance 71.66 million ly

Galaxy Type Spiral (Sa)

Description

pB, pL, lE, vglbM, 2nd of 3

Position & Identifiers

RA 09h 43m 12.0s

Dec +31° 55' 60.0"

Constellation Leo

Catalog NGC 2968

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

Seeing Bortle

NGC 2968 · 2.5′×1.6′ · N up, E left

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