NGC 488
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 488, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 488
MCG+01-04-033, UGC 907, PGC 4946, SDSS J012146.79+051524.7
| Type | Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 10.3 |
| Size | 5.01' x 3.63' @ 15° |
| Right Ascension | 1h 21' 46.8" (2000) |
| Declination | 5° 15' 24" N |
| Constellation | Pisces |
| Description | pB, L, R, svmbM, *8F10' |
| Classification | Sb |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Oct 14, 2020 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
Big at 4' in diameter, obvious, round, a bright stellar core
Andrew Cooper
Jan 17, 2004 Sentinel, AZ (map)
46cm f/4.5 Deep Violet
Bright, round, bright core, no obvious structure in the halo, a trio of bright stars along the south side
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NGC 488