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| Catalogue and alternative designations | NGC
1679
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| Type | Irregular galaxy with trace of spiral structure (Sb/Irr) |
| Position | 04 49.9 , -31 58 |
| Constellation | Caelum |
| Camera and Telescope | STXL6303 and 36.8 cm Ritchey Chretien |
| Focal Ratio | F9 |
| Exposure Details | LRGB 180:60:60:60 Luminance 1x1 Colours 2x2 |
| Description | This
galaxy in Caelum isn't often
imaged. It has an apparent
magnitude of 11.3 and is 2.7' x
2.0' in size. The distance
is thought to be 49 million
light years. Although
generally classified as
irregular there is some trace of
spiral structure.
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