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1Properties
Magnitude
12.36
Angular Size
1.9′ × 1.1′
Position Angle
143°
Galaxy Type
Lenticular (S0-a)
pB, pS, R, mbM, bet 2 st; = 6661
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Position & Identifiers
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| Telescope | Bortle 3 | Bortle 4 | Bortle 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 mm refractor 80mm refr. | Hard | Hard | V. hard+ |
| 150 mm Newton 150mm Newt. | Medium | Hard+ | Hard |
| Celestron C8 (203 mm SCT) C8 203mm | Medium+ | Medium | Hard+ |
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Bortle 3 = rural · 4 = outer suburbs · 5 = suburbs
Medium
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3Visibility
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Eyepiece View
5
Best Magnification
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6
Surface Brightness
7
Morphology Decoder
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Inclination & True Shape
9
Redshift
10
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