NGC 5170
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 5170, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 5170
| Type | Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 11.1 |
| Size | 8.2' x 1' @ 127° |
| Right Ascension | 13h 29' 48.7" (2000) |
| Declination | 17° 57' 59" S |
| Constellation | Virgo |
| Description | cF, L, mE129, pgbM |
| Classification | Sc |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Mar 2, 2020 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 61x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 6.5 Moon: 0%
Faint, large, 5'x1' southeast-northwest, no core or dust lane noted, very nice edge-on galaxy
Other Data Sources for NGC 5170
Nearby objects for NGC 5170
4 objects found within 120'
| 63 Virginis | 69 Virginis | |
| IC 890 |
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NGC 5170