NGC 6078

Galaxy Modest (16/100)

Elliptical

NGC 6078 Galaxy Hercules (Her) Visible Level 6 Professional/Research - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 14.0

Angular Size 0.9′ × 0.5′

Position Angle 15°

Distance 434.45 million ly

Galaxy Type Elliptical (E)

Description

eF, vS, R, bM

Position & Identifiers

RA 16h 12m 06.0s

Dec +14° 11' 60.0"

Constellation Hercules (Her)

Catalog NGC 6078

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

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NGC 6078 · 0.9′×0.5′ · N up, E left

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