NGC 5280

Galaxy Modest (16/100)

Elliptical

NGC 5280 Galaxy Canes Venatici (CVn) Visible Level 6 Professional/Research - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 15.0

Angular Size 0.8′

Position Angle 100°

Distance 507.78 million ly

Galaxy Type Elliptical (E)

Description

F, vS, R, bM

Position & Identifiers

RA 13h 42m 48.0s

Dec +29° 51' 00.0"

Constellation Canes Venatici (CVn)

Catalog NGC 5280

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

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NGC 5280 · 0.8′×0.8′ · N up, E left

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