NGC 3131

Galaxy Fair (30/100)

Barred Spiral

NGC 3131 Galaxy Leo Visible Level 6 Professional/Research - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 14.0

Angular Size 2.2′ × 0.7′

Position Angle 58°

Distance 237.74 million ly

Galaxy Type Barred Spiral (Sb)

Description

pB, pS, pmE, gbM

Position & Identifiers

RA 10h 08m 42.0s

Dec +18° 15' 00.0"

Constellation Leo

Catalog NGC 3131

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

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NGC 3131 · 2.2′×0.7′ · N up, E left

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