NGC 988
DSS image of NGC 988
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 988, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right

Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 988
MCG-02-07-037, UGCA 35, PGC 9843, SDSS J023527.74-092122.8

Type  Galaxy
Magnitude  11
Size  4.6' x 2.5' @ 125°
Right Ascension  2h 35' 27.7"  (2000)
Declination  9° 21' 22" S
Constellation  Cetus
Description  neb *7.5m
Classification  SB
Observing Notes

Andrew Cooper
Nov 16, 2022    Waikoloa, HI (map)
28cm f/10 SCT, NexStar 11" GyPSy @ 127x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%

A bright galaxy that vanishes n the glare of the 7th magnitude star HD 16152, with averted vision and higher magnification the galaxy appears 1' southeast of the star. 1' x 2' elongated southeast-northwest

Andrew Cooper
Aug 18, 2021    Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%

A bright galaxy hidden by a brighter star, a 7th magnitude star (HD16152) lies in the northwestern reach, best visible with averted vision, 4' x 2' extended northwest to southeast, no structure noted

Andrew Cooper
Aug 15, 2021    Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%

A 10th magnitude galaxy obscured by the glare of a 7th magnitude star (HD 16152), a faint halo surrounds the star and extends to the southeast, 2-3' in diameter, most notable with averted vision, no other detail visible
Other Data Sources for NGC 988
Associated objects for NGC 988
Nearby objects for NGC 988
7 objects found within 60'
HD 16115 HD 16152 IC 1822
NGC 1014 NGC 1018
NGC 985
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NGC 988