NGC 3256
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 3256, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 3256
| Type | Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 11.5 |
| Size | 4.5' x 2.3' @ 100° |
| Right Ascension | 10h 27' 51.4" (2000) |
| Declination | 43° 54' 14" S |
| Constellation | Vela |
| Description | cB, S, R, gmbM |
| Classification | Sb |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Feb 10, 2013 Hale Pohaku, HI (map)
46cm f/4.5 Newtonian, Deep Violet @ 175x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
Small, bright core surrounded by a round faint 2' halo
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NGC 3256