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NGC 5556

Galaxy Good (44/100)

Spiral

NGC 5556 Galaxy Hydra (Hya) Visible Level 4 Large telescope (10"+) - Dark skies recommended
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Properties

Magnitude 12.0
Angular Size 3.5′ × 2.8′
Position Angle 145°
Distance 64.73 million ly
Galaxy Type Spiral (Scd)
eF, L, S* inv

Position & Identifiers

RA 14h 20m 36.0s
Dec -29° 15' 00.0"
Constellation Hydra (Hya)
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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2
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NGC 5556 · 3.5′×2.8′ · N up, E left

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