NGC 2517
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 2517, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 2517
h 3110, GC 1620, MCG-02-21-003, NPM1G -12.0217, PGC 22578, GSC 05421-01440, Gaia DR3 5726314664078263296
| Type | Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 11.8 |
| Size | 0.893' x 0.786' @ 60° |
| Right Ascension | 8h 2' 47.0" (2000) |
| Declination | 12° 19' 4" S |
| Constellation | Puppis |
| Description | F, vS, R, bet 3* 13-14 |
| Classification | SBO |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Nov 12, 2023 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
Faint and challenging to locate, small and round at 1' diameter, stellar core in rich galactic starfield
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NGC 2517