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NGC 2996

Galaxy Fair (20/100)

Lenticular

NGC 2996 Galaxy Hydra (Hya) Visible Level 6 Professional/Research - Dark skies recommended
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Properties

Magnitude 14.0
Angular Size 1.4′
Position Angle 150°
Distance 409.69 million ly
Galaxy Type Lenticular (S0-a)
vF, S, *9 f 1'

Position & Identifiers

RA 09h 46m 30.0s
Dec -21° 36' 00.0"
Constellation Hydra (Hya)
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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2
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NGC 2996 · 1.4′×1.4′ · N up, E left

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