NGC 3051

Galaxy Modest (16/100)

Elliptical

NGC 3051 Galaxy Antlia (Ant) Visible Level 6 Professional/Research - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 14.0

Angular Size 2.2′ × 1.4′

Position Angle 169°

Distance 118.91 million ly

Galaxy Type Elliptical (E-S0)

Description

pF, S, R, gbM, nf of 2

Position & Identifiers

RA 09h 53m 48.0s

Dec -27° 16' 60.0"

Constellation Antlia (Ant)

Catalog NGC 3051

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

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NGC 3051 · 2.2′×1.4′ · N up, E left

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