Type | Galaxy |
---|---|
Magnitude | 10.62 |
Size | 6.17' x 2.51' @ 156° |
Right Ascension | 23h 18' 24" (2000) |
Declination | 42° 22' 13" S |
Constellation | Grus |
Description | pB, L, pmE, gbM |
Classification | SBab |
Andrew Cooper
Oct 7, 2023 Kaʻohe, Mauna Kea, HI (map)
28cm f/10 SCT, NexStar 11" GyPSy @ 80x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
Bright and obvious, extended 5' x 2' northwest-southeast, brighter to the center without a notable core, NGC 7590 and NGC 7599 visible 10' northeast, NGC 7552 visible 28' southwest, the Grus Quartet makes an entrancing field with four bright galaxies
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