NGC 3557
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 3557, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 3557
| Type | Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 10.4 |
| Size | 4' x 3' @ 30° |
| Right Ascension | 11h 9' 57.6" (2000) |
| Declination | 37° 32' 21" S |
| Constellation | Centaurus |
| Description | B, S, R, pgmbM, 1st of 3 |
| Classification | Elliptical |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Jan 31, 2011 Hale Pohaku, HI (map)
46cm f/4.5 Newtonian, Deep Violet @ 60x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 6.5 Moon: 0%
Small, round, modest core, NGC3564 is 8' east, NGC3568 is 11' northeast, NGC3557B is 12' north-northwest
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Nearby objects for NGC 3557
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NGC 3557