IC 2979
DSS image of IC 2979
Overlaid DSS image of IC 2979, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right

Aladin viewer for the region around IC 2979
PGC 37559, MCG+05-28-054, UGC 6925, SDSS J115654.23+320931.7

Type  Galaxy
Magnitude  13.5
Size  0.683' x 0.383' @ 170°
Right Ascension  11h 56' 54.2"  (2000)
Declination  32° 9' 32" N
Constellation  Ursa Major
Description  member of gxy group
Classification  SA_B
Observing Notes

Harold Corwin

There is a one degree error in the north polar distance of Javelle's comparison star in his table. His measured position and description fit UGC 6925 very well, so the identity is sure.

This one degree error also applies to IC 2981, found on the same night and referred to the same star. See that for more.
IC Notes by Harold Corwin
Other Data Sources for IC 2979
Nearby objects for IC 2979
7 objects found within 60'
IC 2978 IC 2981 NGC 3986
NGC 3991 NGC 3994
NGC 4031
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IC 2979