NGC 5659

Galaxy Fair (30/100)

Barred Spiral

NGC 5659 Galaxy Boötes (Boo) Visible Level 6 Professional/Research - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 15.0

Angular Size 1.8′ × 0.5′

Position Angle 45°

Distance 208.93 million ly

Galaxy Type Barred Spiral (SBb)

Description

Position & Identifiers

RA 14h 31m 06.0s

Dec +25° 21' 00.0"

Constellation Boötes (Boo)

Catalog NGC 5659

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

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NGC 5659 · 1.8′×0.5′ · N up, E left

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