NGC 6224

Galaxy Modest (16/100)

Elliptical

NGC 6224 Galaxy Hercules (Her) Visible Level 6 Professional/Research - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 15.0

Angular Size 1.1′ × 1.0′

Position Angle 140°

Distance 421.96 million ly

Galaxy Type Elliptical (E-S0)

Description

eeF, vS, lE, pB* nr n, n of 2

Position & Identifiers

RA 16h 48m 12.0s

Dec +06° 17' 60.0"

Constellation Hercules (Her)

Catalog NGC 6224

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

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NGC 6224 · 1.1′×1.0′ · N up, E left

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