NGC 6490

Galaxy Modest (16/100)

Elliptical

NGC 6490 Galaxy Hercules (Her) Visible Level 6 Professional/Research - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 14.0

Angular Size 1.0′ × 0.8′

Position Angle 112°

Distance 151.33 million ly

Galaxy Type Elliptical (E-S0)

Description

vF, vS, stellar

Position & Identifiers

RA 17h 54m 30.0s

Dec +18° 22' 60.0"

Constellation Hercules (Her)

Catalog NGC 6490

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

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NGC 6490 · 1.0′×0.8′ · N up, E left

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