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1Properties
Magnitude
12.17
Angular Size
1.8′ × 1.7′
Position Angle
80°
Distance
294.47 million ly
Galaxy Type
Elliptical (E)
F, S, R, gpmbM, p of 2
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Position & Identifiers
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| Telescope | Bortle 3 | Bortle 4 | Bortle 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 mm refractor 80mm refr. | Hard+ | Hard | V. hard+ |
| 150 mm Newton 150mm Newt. | Medium+ | Medium | Hard+ |
| Celestron C8 (203 mm SCT) C8 203mm | Medium+ | Medium+ | Medium |
Easy
Medium
Hard
Very hard
Impossible
Bortle 3 = rural · 4 = outer suburbs · 5 = suburbs
Medium
on Seestar S50
3Visibility
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Best season
Sep – Nov
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Surface Brightness
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