NGC 864
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 864, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 864
| Type | Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 10.9 |
| Size | 4.7' x 3.2' @ 20° |
| Right Ascension | 2h 15' 27.6" (2000) |
| Declination | 6° 0' 9" N |
| Constellation | Cetus |
| Description | eF, cL, R, gbM |
| Classification | SBc |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Aug 18, 2021 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
Small, bright and obvious, round, an 11th magnitude star on the southeast margin, no other structure noted
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Nearby objects for NGC 864
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NGC 864