NGC 6601

Galaxy Modest (16/100)

Elliptical

NGC 6601 Galaxy Draco (Dra) Visible Level 6 Professional/Research - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 15.0

Angular Size 0.8′ × 0.5′

Position Angle 45°

Distance 382.69 million ly

Galaxy Type Elliptical (E-S0)

Description

eF, pS, R

Position & Identifiers

RA 18h 11m 54.0s

Dec +61° 25' 60.0"

Constellation Draco (Dra)

Catalog NGC 6601

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

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NGC 6601 · 0.8′×0.5′ · N up, E left

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