NGC 2983

Galaxy Fair (35/100)

Lenticular

NGC 2983 Galaxy Hydra (Hya) Visible Level 3 Medium telescope (6-8") - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 11.7

Angular Size 2.4′ × 1.2′

Position Angle 86°

Distance 95.00 million ly

Galaxy Type Lenticular (S0-a)

Description

F, pS, R, bM, r, stellar

Position & Identifiers

RA 09h 43m 42.0s

Dec -20° 28' 60.0"

Constellation Hydra (Hya)

Catalog NGC 2983

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

Seeing Bortle

NGC 2983 · 2.4′×1.2′ · N up, E left

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