NGC 1979
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 1979, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 1979
H III 240, GC 1182, MCG -04-14-004, ESO 487-G024, AM 0531-232, PGC 17452
| Type | Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 11.8 |
| Size | 2.2' x 1.8' |
| Right Ascension | 5h 34' 1.1" (2000) |
| Declination | 23° 18' 36" S |
| Constellation | Lepus |
| Description | vF, vS, stellar |
| Classification | E-SO |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Jan 9, 2016 Kaʻohe, Mauna Kea, HI (map)
28cm f/10 SCT, NexStar 11" GyPSy @ 233x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
Small, faint, round, 1' in diameter, stellar core
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Nearby objects for NGC 1979
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NGC 1979