NGC 6099

Galaxy Modest (16/100)

Elliptical

NGC 6099 Galaxy Hercules (Her) Visible Level 6 Professional/Research - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 14.0

Angular Size 1.4′ × 1.0′

Position Angle 139°

Distance 425.06 million ly

Galaxy Type Elliptical (E)

Description

eF, vS, R, sf of 2

Position & Identifiers

RA 16h 15m 36.0s

Dec +19° 26' 60.0"

Constellation Hercules (Her)

Catalog NGC 6099

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

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NGC 6099 · 1.4′×1.0′ · N up, E left

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