NGC 1679
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 1679, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 1679
h 2666, GC 916, MCG-05-12-004, UGCA 96, ESO 422-G001, ESO 422-1, PGC 16120
| Type | Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 12 |
| Size | 2.7' x 2.2' @ 150° |
| Right Ascension | 4h 49' 55.6" (2000) |
| Declination | 31° 57' 56" S |
| Constellation | Caelum |
| Description | vB, L, iR, 4*inv |
| Classification | SB/Ir |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Oct 14, 2012 Hale Pohaku, HI (map)
46cm f/4.5 Newtonian, Deep Violet @ 175x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
Large, moderately bright, about 3'x2' northeast-southwest, hints of structure in the halo
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Nearby objects for NGC 1679
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NGC 1679