NGC 185
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 185, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 185
H II 707, h 35, GC 90, MCG+08-02-010, UGC 396, PGC 2329, Gaia DR3 390508257732742144
| Type | Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 9.2 |
| Size | 11.48' x 9.55' @ 35° |
| Right Ascension | 0h 38' 57.9" (2000) |
| Declination | 48° 20' 15" N |
| Constellation | Cassiopeia |
| Description | pB, vL, iR, vgmbM, r |
| Classification | dGspD... |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Jul 19, 2024 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 45x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
Bright and obvious, good sized at 7' across, round, gradually brighter to the center with a modest core, embedded in a rich galactic starfield, NGC 147 is visible 1° west
Andrew Cooper
Dec 2, 2021 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
Large, round, 5' diameter, brighter to the center without a notable core, framed by three 8th magnitude stars, NGC 147 is 1° west
Andrew Cooper
Dec 27, 2002 Sentinel, AZ (map)
46cm f/4.5 Deep Violet
Good sized, moderately concentrated, an oblong with no obvious structure
Other Data Sources for NGC 185
Associated objects for NGC 185
NGC 185 is part of Messier 31
Nearby objects for NGC 185
5 objects found within 120'
| 68 Cassiopeiae | HD 3574 | NGC 147 |
| Omicron Cassiopeiae | Pi Cassiopeiae |
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NGC 185