NGC 6501
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 6501, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 6501
MCG+03-46-004, UGC 11049, NPM1G +18.0529, PGC 61128
| Type | Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 12 |
| Size | 1.8' x 1.6' |
| Right Ascension | 17h 56' 3.8" (2000) |
| Declination | 18° 22' 23" N |
| Constellation | Hercules |
| Description | vF, vS, nf of 2 |
| Classification | S0/Sa |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Sep 4, 2021 Waikoloa, HI (map)
28cm f/10 SCT, NexStar 11" GyPSy @ 175x
Seeing: 4 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
A pair of 12th magnitude galaxies 2' apart, NGC 6501 is small, round, 1' diameter with a stellar core, while NGC6500 is much the same 2' south, the 7th magnitude star HD163640 is 6' southeast
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NGC 6501