NGC 3617

Galaxy Modest (16/100)

Elliptical

NGC 3617 Galaxy Hydra (Hya) Visible Level 6 Professional/Research - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 13.0

Angular Size 1.8′ × 1.2′

Position Angle 137°

Distance 101.66 million ly

Galaxy Type Elliptical (E)

Description

F, S, R, gbM

Position & Identifiers

RA 11h 17m 48.0s

Dec -26° 07' 00.0"

Constellation Hydra (Hya)

Catalog NGC 3617

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

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NGC 3617 · 1.8′×1.2′ · N up, E left

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