NGC 6958
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 6958, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 6958
MCG-06-45-017, ESO 341-15, ESO 341-G015, PGC 65436
| Type | Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 11.42 |
| Size | 1.323' x 1.085' @ 90° |
| Right Ascension | 20h 48' 42.7" (2000) |
| Declination | 37° 59' 51" S |
| Constellation | Microscopium |
| Description | B, cS, R, pgmbM, 4*p |
| Classification | S0 |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Aug 6, 2021 Waikoloa, HI (map)
46cm f/4.5 Newtonian, Deep Violet @ 95x
Seeing: 5 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
Small, 2' diameter, faint but obvious, round, stellar core, HR 7971 is 28' east
Andrew Cooper
Oct 8, 2020 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 5 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
Small, 2' diameter, faint, a modest core visible, a north-south line of three stars 3' west including the 9.4 magnitude CD-38 14230 4' northwest
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NGC 6958