NGC 5598

Galaxy Fair (20/100)

Lenticular

NGC 5598 Galaxy Boötes (Boo) Visible Level 6 Professional/Research - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 14.0

Angular Size 1.6′ × 1.0′

Position Angle 51°

Distance 252.97 million ly

Galaxy Type Lenticular (S0)

Description

F, vS, R, bM

Position & Identifiers

RA 14h 22m 30.0s

Dec +40° 19' 00.0"

Constellation Boötes (Boo)

Catalog NGC 5598

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

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NGC 5598 · 1.6′×1.0′ · N up, E left

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