NGC 944
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 944, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 944
IC 228, MCG-03-07-016, PGC 9300
| Type | Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 14 |
| Size | 0.587' x 0.223' @ 15° |
| Right Ascension | 2h 26' 41.5" (2000) |
| Declination | 14° 30' 57" S |
| Constellation | Cetus |
| Description | eF, S, mE 0 deg, sbM |
| Classification | Sa |
Observing Notes
Harold Corwin
NGC 944 = IC 228. Javelle's position for IC 228 is accurate, but Leavenworth's for NGC 944 is not. As is usual for many of the Leander McCormick nebulae in the first two AJ lists, the crude position there is over 1.5 minutes of time too far east.
Fortunately, Leavenworth has left us a sketch showing not just the nebula, but two nearby field stars in their correct relative positions and brightnesses. The brighter of the stars is BD -15 430, Javelle's reference star.
Other Data Sources for NGC 944
Nearby objects for NGC 944
5 objects found within 120'
| HD 15144 | NGC 887 | NGC 921 |
| NGC 989 | Sigma Ceti |
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NGC 944