NGC 6555

Galaxy Good (43/100)

Barred Spiral

NGC 6555 Galaxy Hercules (Her) Visible Level 3 Medium telescope (6-8") - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 12.0

Angular Size 2.0′ × 1.6′

Position Angle 115°

Distance 103.72 million ly

Galaxy Type Barred Spiral (SABc)

Description

F, L, R, vglbM

Position & Identifiers

RA 18h 07m 48.0s

Dec +17° 36' 00.0"

Constellation Hercules (Her)

Catalog NGC 6555

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

Seeing Bortle

NGC 6555 · 2.0′×1.6′ · N up, E left

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