NGC 3078

Galaxy Fair (31/100)

Elliptical

NGC 3078 Galaxy Hydra (Hya) Visible Level 3 Medium telescope (6-8") - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 11.1

Angular Size 3.0′ × 2.5′

Position Angle 177°

Distance 116.06 million ly

Galaxy Type Elliptical (E)

Description

pB, S, R, mbM

Position & Identifiers

RA 09h 58m 24.0s

Dec -26° 55' 60.0"

Constellation Hydra (Hya)

Catalog NGC 3078

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

Seeing Bortle

NGC 3078 · 3.0′×2.5′ · N up, E left

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