NGC 6987

Galaxy Fair (22/100)

Elliptical

NGC 6987 Galaxy Indus (Ind) Visible Level 3 Medium telescope (6-8") - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude —

Angular Size 2.0′ × 1.6′

Position Angle 125°

Distance 245.22 million ly

Galaxy Type Elliptical (E)

Description

pF, S, vlE, gpmbM, B* p 1'

Position & Identifiers

RA 20h 57m 60.0s

Dec -48° 37' 00.0"

Constellation Indus (Ind)

Catalog NGC 6987

Visibility

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

Seeing Bortle

NGC 6987 · 2.0′×1.6′ · N up, E left

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