NGC 4237 — Galaxy in Coma Berenices
Good (45/100)
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1Properties
Magnitude
11.7
Angular Size
1.8′ × 1.2′
Position Angle
106°
Galaxy Type
Barred Spiral (SABb)
pB, pL, lE, vgbM, r
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Position & Identifiers
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| Telescope | Bortle 3 | Bortle 4 | Bortle 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 mm refractor 80mm refr. | Hard | Hard | V. hard+ |
| 150 mm Newton 150mm Newt. | Medium | Medium | Hard+ |
| Celestron C8 (203 mm SCT) C8 203mm | Medium+ | Medium | Medium |
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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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9
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