NGC 3117

Galaxy Modest (16/100)

Elliptical

NGC 3117 Galaxy Sextans (Sex) Visible Level 6 Professional/Research - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 14.0

Angular Size 1.0′

Position Angle 110°

Distance 315.69 million ly

Galaxy Type Elliptical (E)

Description

vF, vS, R, S* inv

Position & Identifiers

RA 10h 06m 12.0s

Dec +02° 53' 60.0"

Constellation Sextans (Sex)

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

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NGC 3117 · 1.0′×0.9′ · N up, E left

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