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NGC 6051

Galaxy Fair (25/100)

Elliptical

NGC 6051 Galaxy Serpens (Ser) Visible Level 4 Large telescope (10"+) - Dark skies recommended
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Properties

Magnitude 13.0
Angular Size 2.7′ × 0.8′
Position Angle 166°
Distance 452.10 million ly
Galaxy Type Elliptical (E)
F, S, R, gbMN, *10 sf; = IC 4588

Position & Identifiers

RA 16h 04m 54.0s
Dec +23° 55' 60.0"
Constellation Serpens (Ser)
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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2
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NGC 6051 · 2.7′×0.8′ · N up, E left

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