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NGC 297

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Extended Information

DSO Type
Galaxy
Sub-class
EO
Right Ascension
0h 55m 00s
Declination
-7º 20' 59''
Constellation
CET - Cetus
Apparent Magnitude
16.50
Apparent Size
18'' x 12''
Surface Brightness
22.34


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