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NGC 972

Galaxy Good (46/100)

Barred Spiral

NGC 972 Galaxy Aries (Ari) Visible Level 4 Large telescope (10"+) - Dark skies recommended
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Properties

Magnitude 11.3
Angular Size 3.3′ × 1.6′
Position Angle 151°
Distance 71.90 million ly
Galaxy Type Barred Spiral (Sab)
pB, cL, lE, gmbM, 3 st s

Position & Identifiers

RA 02h 34m 12.0s
Dec +29° 19' 00.0"
Constellation Aries (Ari)
Catalog NGC 972

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2
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NGC 972 · 3.3′×1.6′ · N up, E left

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