NGC 5408
Fair (22/100)
NGC 5408
PlanetaryNebula
Centaurus
(Cen)
Visible
Level 3
Medium telescope (6-8") - Benefits from OIII filter
Properties
Magnitude
—
Angular Size
2.8′ × 1.5′
Position Angle
66°
Galaxy Type
Irregular (IB)
eF, E bet 2 vS st
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Position & Identifiers
Visibility
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Eyepiece View
200x
TFOV: 0.2°
Lim. mag: 14.2
NGC 5408 · 2.8′×1.5′ · N up, E left
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