NGC 6343

Galaxy Modest (16/100)

Elliptical

NGC 6343 Galaxy Hercules (Her) Visible Level 6 Professional/Research - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 14.0

Angular Size 1.2′ × 0.9′

Position Angle 130°

Distance 385.67 million ly

Galaxy Type Elliptical (E)

Description

vF, S, lE, nf of 2

Position & Identifiers

RA 17h 17m 18.0s

Dec +41° 02' 60.0"

Constellation Hercules (Her)

Catalog NGC 6343

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

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NGC 6343 · 1.2′×0.9′ · N up, E left

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