NGC 6015

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Object Type: Spiral Galaxy

Constellation: Draco

Distance from Earth: 55 million light years

Apparent Magnitude: 11.2

Coordinates: RA 15H 51M 49 Sec DEC 62 deg 13 min 54 sec

Actual Size: 93,000 light years

Apparent Dimensions: 5.81 arcminutes x 2.57 arcminutes (NGC3613)

Discovered by: NGC 6015 was discovered by William Herschel on June 2, 1788. It is in the second Herschel 400 program.

Description: NGC 6015 is a multi-armed, warped spiral galaxy in Draco, south of the bowl of the Little Dipper.
Recent studies indicate a discontinuity in the formation of the spiral arms and different rotation rates between the inner and outer arms.
There is no indication of bar formation. There is a noticeable tail emanating at the top. The tiny red objects are likely very distant galaxies.

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NGC 6015 is a Spiral Galaxy in the Draco constellation. NGC 6015 is situated close to the northern celestial pole and, as such, it is visible for most part of the year from the northern hemisphere.
Given its visual magnitude, NGC 6015 is visible with the help of a telescope having an aperture of 6 inches (150mm) or more.

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NGC 6015 Galaxy

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