NGC 255
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 255, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 255
| Type | Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 11.9 |
| Size | 3.1' x 2.7' @ 15° |
| Right Ascension | 0h 47' 47.3" (2000) |
| Declination | 11° 28' 7" S |
| Constellation | Cetus |
| Description | F, pS, R, gbM |
| Classification | SBbc |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Dec 5, 2020 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
Small, 2' diameter, faint, round, no notable core, just at the limit of the 8" under the usual conditions in the village
Other Data Sources for NGC 255
Nearby objects for NGC 255
14 objects found within 120'
| 18 Ceti | IC 47 | IC 51 |
| IC 56 | IC 58 | NGC 217 |
| NGC 246 | NGC 263 | NGC 283 |
| NGC 284 | NGC 285 | NGC 286 |
| Phi1 Ceti | Phi2 Ceti |
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NGC 255