NGC 6602

Galaxy Fair (30/100)

Barred Spiral

NGC 6602 Galaxy Hercules (Her) Visible Level 6 Professional/Research - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 14.0

Angular Size 0.8′ × 0.6′

Position Angle 178°

Distance 143.46 million ly

Galaxy Type Barred Spiral (SABb)

Description

Cl, vS, st F, 30", nebulous?

Position & Identifiers

RA 18h 16m 36.0s

Dec +25° 01' 60.0"

Constellation Hercules (Her)

Catalog NGC 6602

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

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NGC 6602 · 0.8′×0.6′ · N up, E left

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