NGC 5170

NGC 5170

This edge-on spiral galaxy is located about 95 million lightyears away in the constellation Virgo.

This image was taken as part of Advanced Observing Program (AOP) program at Kitt Peak Visitor Center during 2014.

Credit:

KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/Jeff and Paul Neumann/Adam Block

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About the Image

Id:noao-n5170neumann
Type:Observation
Release date:April 9, 2014, 12:06 p.m.
Size:1262 x 945 px

About the Object

Name:NGC 5170
Constellation:Virgo
Category:Galaxies

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Coordinates

ObjectValue
Position (RA):13 29 49.50
Position (Dec):-17° 54' 41.30"
Field of view:10.86 x 8.13 arcminutes
Orientation:North is 59.8° right of vertical
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Colors & filters

BandWave-lengthTele-scope
Optical
B		438 nmVisitor Center Roll off Roof Observatory
Other CCD
Optical
G		475 nmVisitor Center Roll off Roof Observatory
Other CCD
Optical
R		625 nmVisitor Center Roll off Roof Observatory
Other CCD
Optical
Broad Band		555 nmVisitor Center Roll off Roof Observatory
Other CCD