NGC 3027
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 3027, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 3027
| Type | Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 11.8 |
| Size | 4.2' x 1.8' @ 130° |
| Right Ascension | 9h 55' 40.6" (2000) |
| Declination | 72° 12' 13" N |
| Constellation | Ursa Major |
| Description | vF, vL, lE, r |
| Classification | SBcd |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Dec 29, 2019 Kaʻohe, Mauna Kea, HI (map)
46cm f/4.5 Newtonian, Deep Violet @ 175x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
Larger at 3'x1' extended northwest-southeast, very low surface brightness makes this galaxy difficult to spot, requires a larger 'scope than the magnitude 11.7 would suggest
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NGC 3027