NGC 3079
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 3079, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 3079
| Type | Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 10.6 |
| Size | 8.1' x 7.6' @ 165° |
| Right Ascension | 10h 1' 57.8" (2000) |
| Declination | 55° 40' 47" N |
| Constellation | Ursa Major |
| Description | vB, L, mE 135, long streak |
| Classification | SBc |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Jun 4, 2005 Vekol Ranch, Maricopa Co., AZ (map)
46cm f/4.5 Deep Violet
Large, bright, nice edge-on spiral, elongated 7:1 north-south, a number of very bright field stars frame the halo, no dust lane, subtle core
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Nearby objects for NGC 3079
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NGC 3079