NGC 2988

Galaxy Fair (30/100)

Barred Spiral

NGC 2988 Galaxy Leo Visible Level 6 Professional/Research - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 14.0

Angular Size 0.9′ × 0.3′

Position Angle 37°

Distance 356.61 million ly

Galaxy Type Barred Spiral (Sbc)

Description

eF, p 2991

Position & Identifiers

RA 09h 46m 48.0s

Dec +22° 01' 00.0"

Constellation Leo

Catalog NGC 2988

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

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NGC 2988 · 0.9′×0.3′ · N up, E left

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