NGC 5982

Galaxy Fair (31/100)

Elliptical

NGC 5982 Galaxy Draco (Dra) Visible Level 3 Medium telescope (6-8") - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 11.1

Angular Size 3.1′ × 2.0′

Position Angle 110°

Distance 134.94 million ly

Galaxy Type Elliptical (E3)

Description

cB, S, R, psbM, r

Position & Identifiers

RA 15h 38m 42.0s

Dec +59° 21' 00.0"

Constellation Draco (Dra)

Catalog NGC 5982

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

Seeing Bortle

NGC 5982 · 3.1′×2.0′ · N up, E left

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