NGC 2998

Galaxy Good (42/100)

Barred Spiral

NGC 2998 Galaxy Ursa Major (UMa) Visible Level 5 Expert level - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 13.0

Angular Size 2.4′ × 1.2′

Position Angle 54°

Distance 222.24 million ly

Galaxy Type Barred Spiral (SABc)

Description

pF, pL, E 51deg , bMN, r

Position & Identifiers

RA 09h 48m 42.0s

Dec +44° 04' 60.0"

Constellation Ursa Major (UMa)

Catalog NGC 2998

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

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NGC 2998 · 2.4′×1.2′ · N up, E left

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