NGC 2997
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 2997, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 2997
| Type | Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 9.4 |
| Size | 9.2' x 6.6' @ 110° |
| Right Ascension | 9h 45' 38.9" (2000) |
| Declination | 31° 11' 28" S |
| Constellation | Antila |
| Description | ! vF, vL, vgvsbMN 4", 19s.5 d |
| Classification | SBc |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Mar 2, 2019 Kaʻohe, Mauna Kea, HI (map)
28cm f/10 SCT, NexStar 11" GyPSy @ 175x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
Large! faint, a large diffuse object with a notable core at the center, faint hints of spiral structure
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Nearby objects for NGC 2997
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NGC 2997