NGC 5983

Galaxy Modest (16/100)

Elliptical

NGC 5983 Galaxy Serpens (Ser) Visible Level 6 Professional/Research - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 15.0

Angular Size 1.0′

Position Angle 55°

Distance 574.80 million ly

Galaxy Type Elliptical (E)

Description

eF, eS, R, vlbM

Position & Identifiers

RA 15h 42m 42.0s

Dec +08° 13' 60.0"

Constellation Serpens (Ser)

Catalog NGC 5983

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

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NGC 5983 · 1.0′×0.9′ · N up, E left

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