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NGC 988

Galaxy Good (46/100)

Spiral

NGC 988 Galaxy Cetus (Cet) Visible Level 4 Large telescope (10"+) - Dark skies recommended
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Properties

Magnitude 11.0
Angular Size 4.3′ × 1.7′
Position Angle 119°
Distance 70.89 million ly
Galaxy Type Spiral (Sc)
neb *7.5

Position & Identifiers

RA 02h 35m 24.0s
Dec -09° 20' 60.0"
Constellation Cetus (Cet)
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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2
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NGC 988 · 4.3′×1.7′ · N up, E left

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