NGC 278
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 278, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 278
| Type | Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 10.9 |
| Size | 2.4' x 2.2' |
| Right Ascension | 0h 52' 4.3" (2000) |
| Declination | 47° 33' 2" N |
| Constellation | Cassiopeia |
| Description | cB, pL, R, 2 st 10 nr |
| Classification | SBb |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Dec 2, 2021 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
Small, bright and obvious, round with a 1' diameter and a brighter core, 2' south of a 9th magnitude star
Andrew Cooper
Dec 27, 2002 Sentinel, AZ (map)
46cm f/4.5 Deep Violet
Small, modest core, evenly round, no other apparent detail
Other Data Sources for NGC 278
Nearby objects for NGC 278
2 objects found within 120'
| 68 Cassiopeiae | Omicron Cassiopeiae |
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NGC 278