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Name: NGC 6906Other name: UGC 11548
RA: 20h 23.6m DEC: +6° 27'
Constellation: AQL
Type: Galaxy
Magnitude: 12.3
Size: 1.6' x 0.8'
PA: 36°
Surface brightness: 12.4
Classification: SBbc
Description: pF,pL,R
Observer: Iiro Sairanen
Location: Tähtikallio, Artjärvi, Finland
Date: 7/8.9.2013 0:15
Instrument: Newton 300/1500 mm
Magnification: 300xFilter: -
Field: 14'Seeing: 3
Background sky: 2NE lim mag: 6.6
Visuality: IHeight: 32°
Weather: +10°C
Description: NE-SW elongated 12 mag galaxy in Aquila. A core is oriented in different direction than a surrounding halo.
Updated: 14.9.2013 22:00