NGC 55
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 55, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 55
| Type | Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 8 |
| Size | 32.4' x 31.2' @ 108° |
| Right Ascension | 0h 14' 53.6" (2000) |
| Declination | 39° 11' 48" S |
| Constellation | Sculptor |
| Description | vB, vL, vmE, triN |
| Classification | SBp |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Oct 12, 2007 Hale Pohaku, HI (map)
76mm f/6 APO, TeleVue-76 @ 22x
Moon: 0%
Large, fairly bright, very extended 8:1 east-west, no notable core
Other Data Sources for NGC 55
Nearby objects for NGC 55
1 object found within 120'
| IC 1537 |
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NGC 55