NGC 1291 - NGC 1269
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 1291, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 1291
MCG-07-07-008, ESO 301-2, PGC 12209
| Type | Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 8.81 |
| Size | 10.47' x 8.13' @ 156° |
| Right Ascension | 3h 17' 18.6" (2000) |
| Declination | 41° 6' 29" S |
| Constellation | Eridanus |
| Description | vB, pL, R, mbM, er |
| Classification | SBa |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Nov 27, 2021 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
Quite bright and obvious, a notable stellar core at the center of a bright 5' halo, some north-south extension
Other Data Sources for NGC 1291
Nearby objects for NGC 1291
1 object found within 120'
| e Eridani |
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NGC 1291