NGC 3887

Galaxy Good (50/100)

Barred Spiral

NGC 3887 Galaxy Crater (Crt) Visible Level 3 Medium telescope (6-8") - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 11.0

Angular Size 3.3′ × 2.6′

Position Angle 10°

Distance 56.28 million ly

Galaxy Type Barred Spiral (Sbc)

Description

pB, L, iR, vgpmbM

Position & Identifiers

RA 11h 47m 06.0s

Dec -16° 51' 00.0"

Constellation Crater (Crt)

Catalog NGC 3887

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

Seeing Bortle

NGC 3887 · 3.3′×2.6′ · N up, E left

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