NGC 2992

Galaxy Good (46/100)

Spiral

NGC 2992 Galaxy Hydra (Hya) Visible Level 4 Large telescope (10"+) - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 11.9

Angular Size 2.9′ × 0.7′

Position Angle 17°

Distance 101.91 million ly

Galaxy Type Spiral (Sa)

Description

cF, S, R, bM, stellar, p of 2

Position & Identifiers

RA 09h 45m 42.0s

Dec -14° 19' 60.0"

Constellation Hydra (Hya)

Catalog NGC 2992

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

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NGC 2992 · 2.9′×0.7′ · N up, E left

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