NGC 1042
DSS image of NGC 1042
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 1042, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right

Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 1042
MCG-02-07-054, PGC 10122, SDSS J024023.96-082600.7

Type  Galaxy
Magnitude  11.02
Size  4.9' x 4.7' @ 15°
Right Ascension  2h 40' 24.0"  (2000)
Declination  8° 26' 1" S
Constellation  Cetus
Description  F, L, R, np of 2
Classification  SAB
Observing Notes

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

Faint, large, 4' diameter, a low surface brightness galaxy that is just visible, no structure or core noted, NGC 1052 is visible 15' northeast
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NGC 1042