NGC 6340
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 6340, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 6340
MCG+12-16-023, UGC 10762, PGC 59742, SDSS J171024.83+721815.9, Gaia DR3 1652019764082728960
| Type | Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 11.01 |
| Size | 1.5' x 1.47' @ 145° |
| Right Ascension | 17h 10' 24.7" (2000) |
| Declination | 72° 18' 16" N |
| Constellation | Draco |
| Description | cF, pL, R, vgmbM |
| Classification | SAa |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Jul 21, 2023 Oregon Star Party, Ochoco Mts, OR (map)
25cm f/4.5 Newtonian, Holoholo @ 71x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
Small, 2' diameter, faint, round, brigther central core
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NGC 6340