NGC 3490

Galaxy Modest (16/100)

Elliptical

NGC 3490 Galaxy Leo Visible Level 6 Professional/Research - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 15.0

Angular Size 0.9′ × 0.7′

Position Angle 26°

Distance 497.28 million ly

Galaxy Type Elliptical (E)

Description

vF, S

Position & Identifiers

RA 10h 59m 54.0s

Dec +09° 22' 00.0"

Constellation Leo

Catalog NGC 3490

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

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NGC 3490 · 0.9′×0.7′ · N up, E left

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