NGC 4656 — Galaxy in Canes Venatici
Good (55/100)
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1Properties
Magnitude
10.4
Angular Size
8.0′
Galaxy Type
Irregular (SBm pec)
!, pB, L, vmE 34deg , sp of 2
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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 | Medium+ | Medium+ |
| Celestron C8 (203 mm SCT) C8 203mm | Easy | Easy | Easy |
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Bortle 3 = rural · 4 = outer suburbs · 5 = suburbs
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3Visibility
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Surface Brightness
7
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