NGC 3311

Galaxy Fair (31/100)

Elliptical

NGC 3311 Galaxy Hydra (Hya) Visible Level 3 Medium telescope (6-8") - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 11.6

Angular Size 2.6′ × 2.3′

Position Angle 57°

Distance 180.93 million ly

Galaxy Type Elliptical (E-S0)

Description

B, L, R, f of Dneb, 6th of 9

Position & Identifiers

RA 10h 36m 42.0s

Dec -27° 31' 60.0"

Constellation Hydra (Hya)

Catalog NGC 3311

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

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NGC 3311 · 2.6′×2.3′ · N up, E left

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