NGC 6473

Galaxy Modest (16/100)

Elliptical

NGC 6473 Galaxy Draco (Dra) Visible Level 6 Professional/Research - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 15.0

Angular Size 0.9′ × 0.7′

Position Angle 40°

Distance 395.87 million ly

Galaxy Type Elliptical (E)

Description

eeF, S, R, s of 2

Position & Identifiers

RA 17h 47m 00.0s

Dec +57° 19' 60.0"

Constellation Draco (Dra)

Catalog NGC 6473

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

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NGC 6473 · 0.9′×0.7′ · N up, E left

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