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NGC 406

Galaxy Good (44/100)

Barred Spiral

NGC 406 Galaxy Tucana (Tuc) Visible Level 4 Large telescope (10"+) - Dark skies recommended
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Properties

Magnitude 12.0
Angular Size 2.4′ × 1.1′
Position Angle 162°
Distance 70.33 million ly
Galaxy Type Barred Spiral (SBc)
F, vL, vglbM, bN with eE wisps 165deg

Position & Identifiers

RA 01h 07m 24.0s
Dec -69° 52' 60.0"
Constellation Tucana (Tuc)
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NGC 406 · 2.4′×1.1′ · N up, E left

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