NGC 6446

Galaxy Fair (30/100)

Barred Spiral

NGC 6446 Galaxy Hercules (Her) Visible Level 6 Professional/Research - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 15.0

Angular Size 0.6′ × 0.4′

Position Angle 29°

Distance 318.61 million ly

Galaxy Type Barred Spiral (Sab)

Description

eF, vS, iR

Position & Identifiers

RA 17h 46m 06.0s

Dec +35° 32' 60.0"

Constellation Hercules (Her)

Catalog NGC 6446

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

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NGC 6446 · 0.6′×0.4′ · N up, E left

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