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NGC 6217

Galaxy Good (50/100)

Barred Spiral

NGC 6217 Galaxy Ursa Minor (UMi) Visible Level 3 Medium telescope (6-8") - Dark skies recommended
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Properties

Magnitude 11.2
Angular Size 2.2′ × 1.6′
Position Angle 155°
Distance 63.64 million ly
Galaxy Type Barred Spiral (Sbc)
B, cL, lE, slbM

Position & Identifiers

RA 16h 32m 36.0s
Dec +78° 12' 00.0"
Constellation Ursa Minor (UMi)
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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2
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NGC 6217 · 2.2′×1.6′ · N up, E left

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