The galaxy NGC 5101
Red-band image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
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From Washington , NGC 5101 is not readily observable since it is very close to the Sun, at a separation of only 18° from it.
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Name
NGC 5101
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Object Type
Galaxy
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Position
| Constellation: | Hydra |
| Magnitude: | 10.47 (V) [1] 11.26 (B) [1] 8.07 (J) [1] 7.40 (H) [1] 7.16 (K) [1] |
| B-V Color (mag): | 0.79 |
| Hubble type: | S0-a |
| Right ascension: | 13h21m [1] |
| Declination: | -27°25' [1] |
Source
Visibility from Washington
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