NGC 6466

Galaxy Modest (16/100)

Elliptical

NGC 6466 Galaxy Draco (Dra) Visible Level 6 Professional/Research - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 15.0

Angular Size 0.7′ × 0.4′

Position Angle 120°

Distance 316.53 million ly

Galaxy Type Elliptical (E-S0)

Description

eF, vS, R, bet 2 st

Position & Identifiers

RA 17h 48m 12.0s

Dec +51° 25' 60.0"

Constellation Draco (Dra)

Catalog NGC 6466

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

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NGC 6466 · 0.7′×0.4′ · N up, E left

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