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Name: NGC 5574 & NGC 5578Other name: UGC 9181
RA: 14h 20.9m DEC: +3° 14'
Constellation: VIR
Type: Galaxy
Magnitude: 12.4
Size: 1.5' x 1.1'
PA: 63°
Surface brightness: 12.7
Classification: SB0
Description: pF,pS,lE,p of 2
Notes: H I 145,svBN,diff lens w less flattened envel
Observer: Iiro Sairanen
Location: Ania, Pirkkala, Finland
Date: 23/24.4.2009 2:05
Instrument: Newton 300/1500 mm
Magnification: 300xFilter: -
Field: 14'Seeing: 4
Background sky: 3NE lim mag: 6.6
Visuality: IIHeight: 31°
Weather: -4°C, astronomical twilight
Description: NGC 5578 is round galaxy with brighter central-area whereas NGC 5574 is fainter SW-NE elongated haze with no brightenings.
Updated: 14.8.2009 21:17