NGC 648

Galaxy Modest (16/100)

Elliptical

NGC 648 Galaxy Cetus (Cet) Visible Level 6 Professional/Research - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 14.0

Angular Size 1.1′ × 0.6′

Position Angle 118°

Distance 502.60 million ly

Galaxy Type Elliptical (E-S0)

Description

vF, vS, vlE, sbMN

Position & Identifiers

RA 01h 38m 42.0s

Dec -17° 49' 60.0"

Constellation Cetus (Cet)

Catalog NGC 648

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

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NGC 648 · 1.1′×0.6′ · N up, E left

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