NGC 6217 | Galaxies in Ursa Minor

NGC 6217

NGC 6217, is located in the constellation Ursa Minor, and is best seen in spring.

NGC 6217 is magnitude 11.2, and is in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

1. Name:
2. NGC 6217

1. Magnitude (m):
2. 11.2

1. Constellation:
2. Ursa Minor

* One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.

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