NGC 6978
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 6978, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 6978
MCG -01-53-017, PGC 065631, 2MASX J20523547-0542399, HCG 088A
| Type | Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 13.3 |
| Size | 1.77' x 0.65' @ 125° |
| Right Ascension | 20h 52' 35.5" (2000) |
| Declination | 5° 42' 40" S |
| Constellation | Aquarius |
| Description | vF |
| Classification | Sb |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Aug 28, 2011 Hale Pohaku, HI (map)
46cm f/4.5 Newtonian, Deep Violet @ 175x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
Small, faint, stellar core, 1' x 0.5' diameter northwest-southeast, NGC6977 is 2.5' southwest, member of HCG 88
Other Data Sources for NGC 6978
Associated objects for NGC 6978
Nearby objects for NGC 6978
8 objects found within 60'
| 4 Aquarii | 5 Aquarii | HCG 88 |
| MCG -01-53-014 | NGC 6973 | NGC 6976 |
| NGC 6977 | NGC 6980 |
Credits...
Drawings, descriptions, and CCD photos are copyright Andrew Cooper unless otherwise noted, no usage without permission.
A complete list of credits and sources can be found on the about page
NGC 6978