NGC 1398
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 1398, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 1398
| Type | Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 9.7 |
| Size | 7.2' x 5.2' @ 100° |
| Right Ascension | 3h 38' 52.1" (2000) |
| Declination | 26° 20' 16" S |
| Constellation | Fornax |
| Description | cB, cL, R, vmbM |
| Classification | SBab |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Oct 23, 2020 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 6 Moon: 25%
Small, bright and obvious, round, 2' diameter, a bright stellar core, 1.5° north of τ For
Other Data Sources for NGC 1398
Nearby objects for NGC 1398
5 objects found within 120'
| NGC 1360 | NGC 1371 | NGC 1385 |
| NGC 1412 | Tau Fornacis |
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NGC 1398