NGC 5642

Galaxy Modest (16/100)

Elliptical

NGC 5642 Galaxy Boötes (Boo) Visible Level 6 Professional/Research - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 14.0

Angular Size 1.8′ × 1.1′

Position Angle 126°

Distance 201.75 million ly

Galaxy Type Elliptical (E)

Description

cF, S, * inv, *12 nf

Position & Identifiers

RA 14h 29m 12.0s

Dec +30° 01' 00.0"

Constellation Boötes (Boo)

Catalog NGC 5642

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

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NGC 5642 · 1.8′×1.1′ · N up, E left

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