IC 491
Overlaid DSS image of IC 491, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around IC 491
PGC 22631
| Type | Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | |
| Size | 0.46' x 0.239' @ 115° |
| Right Ascension | 8h 3' 55.0" (2000) |
| Declination | 26° 31' 14" N |
| Constellation | Cancer |
| Classification | Sb |
Observing Notes
Harold Corwin
This is the brighter, southeastern of a pair of galaxies in a group; there are several others in the field. Javelle's micrometric position is just a few arcseconds to the southeast of the nucleus of the brighter galaxy, so there is no mistaking the object he saw.
Other Data Sources for IC 491
Associated objects for IC 491
Nearby objects for IC 491
Credits...
Drawings, descriptions, and CCD photos are copyright Andrew Cooper unless otherwise noted, no usage without permission.
A complete list of credits and sources can be found on the about page
IC 491