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NGC 3079

Galaxy Good (55/100)

Barred Spiral

NGC 3079 Galaxy Ursa Major (UMa) Visible Level 4 Large telescope (10"+) - Dark skies recommended
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Properties

Magnitude 10.6
Angular Size 8.2′ × 1.3′
Position Angle 166°
Distance 52.61 million ly
Galaxy Type Barred Spiral (SBc)
vB, L, mE 135deg

Position & Identifiers

RA 10h 01m 60.0s
Dec +55° 40' 60.0"
Constellation Ursa Major (UMa)
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80x TFOV: 0.6° Lim. mag: 14.2
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NGC 3079 · 8.2′×1.3′ · N up, E left

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