IC 720
Overlaid DSS image of IC 720, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around IC 720
MCG+02-30-016, PGC 36333, SDSS J114222.33+084611.5
| Type | Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 14 |
| Size | 0.98' x 0.372' @ 5° |
| Right Ascension | 11h 42' 22.3" (2000) |
| Declination | 8° 46' 11" N |
| Constellation | Virgo |
| Description | F, S, R |
Observing Notes
Harold Corwin
IC 720 is a double interacting galaxy; the northern is the brighter component, and this is the one that Spitaler probably saw. His position is about 10 arcsec northeast of the nucleus of the northern galaxy, so we are only reasonably certain about his observation.
Other Data Sources for IC 720
Associated objects for IC 720
Nearby objects for IC 720
11 objects found within 60'
| IC 718 | IC 719 | IC 722 |
| IC 724 | NGC 3843 | NGC 3863 |
| NGC 3874 | NGC 3876 | Omega Virginis |
| PGC 93112 | Xi Virginis |
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IC 720