MCG +02-30-040
Overlaid DSS image of MCG +02-30-040, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around MCG +02-30-040
PGC 36867, WBL 358-003, HCG 59D
| Type | Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 16 |
| Size | 0.69' x 0.43' @ 170° |
| Right Ascension | 11h 48' 30.7" (2000) |
| Declination | 12° 43' 47" N |
| Constellation | Leo |
| Description | Member of HCG 59 |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Apr 3, 2011 Hale Pohaku, HI (map)
46cm f/4.5 Newtonian, Deep Violet @ 175x
Seeing: 8 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
The other members of the group HCG 59 are visible, but MCG +02-30-040 is beyond the reach of the 18" under very good skies
Other Data Sources for MCG +02-30-040
Nearby objects for MCG +02-30-040
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MCG +02-30-040