NGC 6054

Galaxy Modest (16/100)

Elliptical

NGC 6054 Galaxy Hercules (Her) Visible Level 6 Professional/Research - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 15.0

Angular Size 0.8′ × 0.5′

Position Angle 71°

Distance 476.32 million ly

Galaxy Type Elliptical (E)

Description

eeF, pS, lE, F* sp; = IC 1179

Position & Identifiers

RA 16h 05m 24.0s

Dec +17° 46' 60.0"

Constellation Hercules (Her)

Catalog NGC 6054

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

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NGC 6054 · 0.8′×0.5′ · N up, E left

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