NGC 4055 — Galaxy in Coma Berenices
Fair (24/100)
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1Properties
Magnitude
12.93
Angular Size
0.9′ × 0.8′
Position Angle
1°
Galaxy Type
Elliptical (E)
pB (decl very doubtful)
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Position & Identifiers
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| Telescope | Bortle 3 | Bortle 4 | Bortle 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 mm refractor 80mm refr. | V. hard+ | V. hard+ | V. hard+ |
| 150 mm Newton 150mm Newt. | Hard+ | Hard | Hard |
| Celestron C8 (203 mm SCT) C8 203mm | Medium | Hard+ | Hard |
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Bortle 3 = rural · 4 = outer suburbs · 5 = suburbs
Medium
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3Visibility
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5
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6
Surface Brightness
7
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Inclination & True Shape
9
Redshift
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