NGC 2986

Galaxy Fair (34/100)

Elliptical

NGC 2986 Galaxy Hydra (Hya) Visible Level 3 Medium telescope (6-8") - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 10.9

Angular Size 4.8′ × 3.9′

Position Angle 42°

Distance 107.91 million ly

Galaxy Type Elliptical (E)

Description

pB, pS, iR, mbM

Position & Identifiers

RA 09h 44m 18.0s

Dec -21° 16' 60.0"

Constellation Hydra (Hya)

Catalog NGC 2986

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

Seeing Bortle

NGC 2986 · 4.8′×3.9′ · N up, E left

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