NGC 6331

Galaxy Modest (16/100)

Elliptical

NGC 6331 Galaxy Ursa Minor (UMi) Visible Level 6 Professional/Research - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 15.0

Angular Size 1.0′

Position Angle 30°

Distance 737.53 million ly

Galaxy Type Elliptical (E)

Description

eF, S

Position & Identifiers

RA 17h 03m 30.0s

Dec +78° 37' 60.0"

Constellation Ursa Minor (UMi)

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

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NGC 6331 · 1.0′×1.0′ · N up, E left

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