NGC 3309

Galaxy Fair (31/100)

Elliptical

NGC 3309 Galaxy Hydra (Hya) Visible Level 3 Medium telescope (6-8") - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 11.9

Angular Size 1.8′ × 1.6′

Position Angle 94°

Distance 190.39 million ly

Galaxy Type Elliptical (E)

Description

B, L, R, p of Dneb, 5th of 9

Position & Identifiers

RA 10h 36m 36.0s

Dec -27° 31' 00.0"

Constellation Hydra (Hya)

Catalog NGC 3309

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

Seeing Bortle

NGC 3309 · 1.8′×1.6′ · N up, E left

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