NGC 3971

Galaxy Fair (20/100)

Lenticular

NGC 3971 Galaxy Ursa Major (UMa) Visible Level 6 Professional/Research - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 14.0

Angular Size 1.1′ × 0.9′

Position Angle 76°

Distance 316.80 million ly

Galaxy Type Lenticular (S0)

Description

pF, vS, R, bM

Position & Identifiers

RA 11h 55m 36.0s

Dec +30° 00' 00.0"

Constellation Ursa Major (UMa)

Catalog NGC 3971

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

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NGC 3971 · 1.1′×0.9′ · N up, E left

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