NGC 4111 — Galaxy in Canes Venatici
Good (47/100)
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1Properties
Magnitude
10.8
Angular Size
1.8′ × 0.6′
Position Angle
152°
Distance
36.81 million ly
Galaxy Type
Lenticular (S0-a)
vB, pS, mE 151deg
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Position & Identifiers
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| Telescope | Bortle 3 | Bortle 4 | Bortle 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 mm refractor 80mm refr. | Medium+ | Medium | Hard+ |
| 150 mm Newton 150mm Newt. | Easy | Easy | Medium+ |
| Celestron C8 (203 mm SCT) C8 203mm | Easy | Easy | Easy |
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Bortle 3 = rural · 4 = outer suburbs · 5 = suburbs
Medium
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