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M109 NGC 3992

TYPESpiral Galaxy
CONSTUrsa Major
MAG9.8
Star Hop
Imaging Reference
NGC 3992
Object Data

The NGC 3992 is a spiral galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major, located about 55,000,000 light-years from Earth. With an apparent size of 7.6' x 4.9' and a magnitude of 9.8, it is best observed during spring.

Under dark skies, this object is considered Hard to observe with small amateur telescopes.

Type
Spiral Galaxy
Constellation
Ursa Major
Distance
55000000 ly
Size
7.6' x 4.9'
Season
Spring
Difficulty
Hard
Magnitude
9.8
Altitude Profile (24h)
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