NGC 6945

Galaxy Modest (16/100)

Elliptical

NGC 6945 Galaxy Aquarius (Aqr) Visible Level 6 Professional/Research - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 13.0

Angular Size 1.6′ × 1.0′

Position Angle 121°

Distance 175.93 million ly

Galaxy Type Elliptical (E-S0)

Description

pF, vS, R, mbM

Position & Identifiers

RA 20h 38m 54.0s

Dec -05° 01' 00.0"

Constellation Aquarius (Aqr)

Catalog NGC 6945

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

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NGC 6945 · 1.6′×1.0′ · N up, E left

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