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 |
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