The galaxy NGC 6300
The barred spiral galaxy NGC 6300 in the constellation of Ara.
Credit:ESO
About the Image
Id: | eso9003i |
Type: | Observation |
Release date: | 6 February 1990 |
Related releases: | eso9003 |
Size: | 5018 x 3102 px |
About the Object
Name: | NGC 6300 |
Type: | Local Universe : Galaxy : Type : Barred |
Distance: | 50 million light years |
Constellation: | Ara |
Category: | Galaxies |
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Coordinates
Position (RA): | 17 16 59.39 |
Position (Dec): | -62° 49' 8.90" |
Field of view: | 2.19 x 1.35 arcminutes |
Orientation: | North is 141.1° right of vertical |