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NGC 6587

Galaxy Fair (25/100)

Elliptical

NGC 6587 Galaxy Hercules (Her) Visible Level 4 Large telescope (10"+) - Dark skies recommended
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Properties

Magnitude 12.1
Angular Size 1.8′
Position Angle 20°
Distance 145.55 million ly
Galaxy Type Elliptical (E-S0)
F, vS, R, stell

Position & Identifiers

RA 18h 13m 54.0s
Dec +18° 49' 60.0"
Constellation Hercules (Her)
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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2
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NGC 6587 · 1.8′×1.8′ · N up, E left

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