NGC 3851

Galaxy Modest (16/100)

Elliptical

NGC 3851 Galaxy Leo Visible Level 6 Professional/Research - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 15.0

Angular Size 0.6′ × 0.5′

Position Angle 83°

Distance 295.15 million ly

Galaxy Type Elliptical (E-S0)

Description

eF, vS, R, 5th of 5

Position & Identifiers

RA 11h 44m 18.0s

Dec +19° 58' 60.0"

Constellation Leo

Catalog NGC 3851

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

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NGC 3851 · 0.6′×0.5′ · N up, E left

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