NGC 5886

Galaxy Modest (16/100)

Elliptical

NGC 5886 Galaxy Boötes (Boo) Visible Level 6 Professional/Research - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 15.0

Angular Size 0.9′ × 0.6′

Position Angle 92°

Distance 388.88 million ly

Galaxy Type Elliptical (E-S0)

Description

F, vS, R, bM

Position & Identifiers

RA 15h 12m 42.0s

Dec +41° 13' 00.0"

Constellation Boötes (Boo)

Catalog NGC 5886

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

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NGC 5886 · 0.9′×0.6′ · N up, E left

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