NGC 6161
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 6161, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 6161
GC 5818, MCG +06-36-046, IRAS 16264+3255, PGC 58235, HCG82C
| Type | Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 14.6 |
| Size | 0.9' x 0.3' @ 170° |
| Right Ascension | 16h 28' 20.6" (2000) |
| Declination | 32° 48' 38" N |
| Constellation | Hercules |
| Description | vF, S, lbM |
| Classification | Sc |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Aug 27, 2011 Hale Pohaku, HI (map)
46cm f/4.5 Newtonian, Deep Violet @ 175x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
Small, faint! a 1'x0.5' oval with no other detail, difficult with direct vision, better with averted, the pair of NGC6162 and NGC6163 is 2' north, member of HCG82
Other Data Sources for NGC 6161
Associated objects for NGC 6161
Nearby objects for NGC 6161
6 objects found within 60'
| 26 Herculis | 31 Herculis | HCG 82 |
| HCG 82D | NGC 6162 | NGC 6163 |
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NGC 6161