NGC 2985

Galaxy Good (53/100)

Barred Spiral

NGC 2985 Galaxy Ursa Major (UMa) Visible Level 3 Medium telescope (6-8") - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 10.5

Angular Size 3.6′ × 2.9′

Position Angle 177°

Distance 60.15 million ly

Galaxy Type Barred Spiral (Sab)

Description

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Position & Identifiers

RA 09h 50m 24.0s

Dec +72° 16' 60.0"

Constellation Ursa Major (UMa)

Catalog NGC 2985

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

Seeing Bortle

NGC 2985 · 3.6′×2.9′ · N up, E left

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