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NGC 6289

Galaxy Modest (16/100)

Elliptical

NGC 6289 Galaxy Draco (Dra) Visible Level 6 Professional/Research - Dark skies recommended
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Properties

Magnitude 15.0
Angular Size 1.1′ × 0.8′
Position Angle 14°
Distance 511.39 million ly
Galaxy Type Elliptical (E)
eF, pL, mE, nf of 2

Position & Identifiers

RA 16h 57m 48.0s
Dec +68° 31' 00.0"
Constellation Draco (Dra)
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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2
N E

NGC 6289 · 1.1′×0.8′ · N up, E left

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