NGC 5918

Galaxy Fair (30/100)

Spiral

NGC 5918 Galaxy Boötes (Boo) Visible Level 6 Professional/Research - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 14.0

Angular Size 2.0′ × 0.8′

Position Angle 85°

Distance 239.84 million ly

Galaxy Type Spiral (Sc)

Description

cF, L, pmE, glbM, ** s

Position & Identifiers

RA 15h 19m 18.0s

Dec +45° 53' 60.0"

Constellation Boötes (Boo)

Catalog NGC 5918

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

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NGC 5918 · 2.0′×0.8′ · N up, E left

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