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NGC 3998

Galaxy Good (43/100)

Lenticular

NGC 3998 Galaxy Ursa Major (UMa) Visible Level 3 Medium telescope (6-8") - Dark skies recommended
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Properties

Magnitude 10.6
Angular Size 2.8′ × 2.3′
Position Angle 139°
Distance 50.93 million ly
Galaxy Type Lenticular (S0)
cB, pS, R, vg, smbM

Position & Identifiers

RA 11h 57m 54.0s
Dec +55° 27' 00.0"
Constellation Ursa Major (UMa)
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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2
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NGC 3998 · 2.8′×2.3′ · N up, E left

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