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1Properties
Magnitude
11.2
Angular Size
3.6′ × 3.0′
Position Angle
4°
Distance
46.65 million ly
Galaxy Type
Spiral (Sc)
F, vL, R, vgbM, rr
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Position & Identifiers
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| Telescope | Bortle 3 | Bortle 4 | Bortle 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 mm refractor 80mm refr. | Hard+ | Hard | V. hard+ |
| 150 mm Newton 150mm Newt. | Medium+ | Medium | Hard+ |
| Celestron C8 (203 mm SCT) C8 203mm | Medium+ | Medium+ | Medium |
Easy
Medium
Hard
Very hard
Impossible
Bortle 3 = rural · 4 = outer suburbs · 5 = suburbs
Medium
on Seestar S50
3Visibility
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Best season
Jan – Mar
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Eyepiece View
5
Best Magnification
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Surface Brightness
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Inclination & True Shape
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Visibility scores assume a 150 mm Newton at Bortle 4.
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mag 5.81
1.2°
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2.2°
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mag 13.0
4.3°
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mag 9.2
6.1°
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mag 9.7
6.1°
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mag 12.2
6.7°
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