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NGC 5557

Galaxy Fair (31/100)

Elliptical

NGC 5557 Galaxy Boötes (Boo) Visible Level 3 Medium telescope (6-8") - Dark skies recommended
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Properties

Magnitude 11.1
Angular Size 2.3′ × 1.1′
Position Angle 97°
Distance 150.36 million ly
Galaxy Type Elliptical (E1)
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Position & Identifiers

RA 14h 18m 24.0s
Dec +36° 30' 00.0"
Constellation Boötes (Boo)
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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2
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NGC 5557 · 2.3′×1.1′ · N up, E left

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