NGC 5981
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 5981, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 5981
GC 4127, MCG+10-22-027, UGC 9948, PGC 55647, SDSS J153753.45+592330.3, Gaia DR3 1602990307215941376
| Type | Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 13.9 |
| Size | 2.087' x 0.334' @ 140° |
| Right Ascension | 15h 37' 53.5" (2000) |
| Declination | 59° 23' 30" N |
| Constellation | Draco |
| Description | F, mE |
| Classification | Sab |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Jul 22, 2023 Oregon Star Party, Ochoco Mts, OR (map)
25cm f/4.5 Newtonian, Holoholo @ 127x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
Quite faint, averted vision only, extended 3' x 1' northwest to southeast, no core noted, NGC 5982 is visible 6' east-southeast with NGC 5985 visible 7' beyond that
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NGC 5981