NGC 720
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 720, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 720
H I 105, h 165, h 2443, GC 431, MCG-02-05-068, PGC 6983
| Type | Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 10.2 |
| Size | 4.68' x 2.45' @ 142° |
| Right Ascension | 1h 53' 0.5" (2000) |
| Declination | 13° 44' 19" S |
| Constellation | Cetus |
| Description | cB, pL, lE, psmbM |
| Classification | E5 |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Aug 15, 2021 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
Small, bright and obvious, 3' x 2' northwest-southeast, a bright stellar core
Andrew Cooper
Sep 28, 2003 Las Cienegas NCA, Pima Co., AZ (map)
46cm f/4.5 Deep Violet
Small, slightly elongated NW-SE, clearly defined core
Other Data Sources for NGC 720
Nearby objects for NGC 720
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NGC 720