NGC 6687

Galaxy Fair (30/100)

Spiral

NGC 6687 Galaxy Draco (Dra) Visible Level 6 Professional/Research - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 15.0

Angular Size 1.2′ × 0.9′

Position Angle 46°

Distance 157.15 million ly

Galaxy Type Spiral (Scd)

Description

eF, pL, R, bet 2 st

Position & Identifiers

RA 18h 37m 12.0s

Dec +59° 37' 00.0"

Constellation Draco (Dra)

Catalog NGC 6687

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

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NGC 6687 · 1.2′×0.9′ · N up, E left

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