NGC 5178

Galaxy Fair (20/100)

Lenticular

NGC 5178 Galaxy Virgo (Vir) Visible Level 6 Professional/Research - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 15.0

Angular Size 1.0′ × 0.7′

Position Angle 94°

Distance 290.96 million ly

Galaxy Type Lenticular (S0-a)

Description

Position & Identifiers

RA 13h 29m 24.0s

Dec +11° 37' 00.0"

Constellation Virgo (Vir)

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

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NGC 5178 · 1.0′×0.7′ · N up, E left

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