NGC 5653

Galaxy Good (43/100)

Barred Spiral

NGC 5653 Galaxy Boötes (Boo) Visible Level 3 Medium telescope (6-8") - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 12.2

Angular Size 1.6′ × 1.3′

Position Angle 120°

Distance 166.29 million ly

Galaxy Type Barred Spiral (Sb)

Description

pF, pS, R, bM

Position & Identifiers

RA 14h 30m 12.0s

Dec +31° 13' 00.0"

Constellation Boötes (Boo)

Catalog NGC 5653

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

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NGC 5653 · 1.6′×1.3′ · N up, E left

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