NGC 4087

Galaxy Modest (16/100)

Elliptical

NGC 4087 Galaxy Hydra (Hya) Visible Level 6 Professional/Research - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 13.0

Angular Size 2.0′ × 1.7′

Position Angle 40°

Distance 154.04 million ly

Galaxy Type Elliptical (E-S0)

Description

pB, S, R, bM

Position & Identifiers

RA 12h 05m 36.0s

Dec -26° 33' 00.0"

Constellation Hydra (Hya)

Catalog NGC 4087

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

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NGC 4087 · 2.0′×1.7′ · N up, E left

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