NGC 59

Galaxy Modest (16/100)

Elliptical

NGC 59 Galaxy Cetus (Cet) Visible Level 6 Professional/Research - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 13.0

Angular Size 2.4′ × 1.2′

Position Angle 121°

Distance 17.10 million ly

Galaxy Type Elliptical (E-S0)

Description

vF, pS, iR, gbM

Position & Identifiers

RA 00h 15m 30.0s

Dec -21° 26' 60.0"

Constellation Cetus (Cet)

Catalog NGC 59

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

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NGC 59 · 2.4′×1.2′ · N up, E left

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