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NGC 6508

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Elliptical

NGC 6508 Galaxy Draco (Dra) Visible Level 6 Professional/Research - Dark skies recommended
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Properties

Magnitude 14.0
Angular Size 1.3′ × 1.1′
Position Angle 23°
Distance 351.13 million ly
Galaxy Type Elliptical (E)
vF, S, 3 st nr

Position & Identifiers

RA 17h 49m 54.0s
Dec +72° 01' 60.0"
Constellation Draco (Dra)
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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2
N E

NGC 6508 · 1.3′×1.1′ · N up, E left

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