NGC 5898
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 5898, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 5898
H III 138, h 3597, GC 4076, MCG -04-36-006, ESO 514-G002, AM 1515-235, PGC 54625
| Type | Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 11.4 |
| Size | 2.6' x 2.3' |
| Right Ascension | 15h 18' 13.7" (2000) |
| Declination | 24° 5' 52" S |
| Constellation | Libra |
| Description | F, S, R, gbM |
| Classification | E1p |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Aug 9, 2021 Waikoloa, HI (map)
46cm f/4.5 Newtonian, Deep Violet @ 130x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 5.5 Moon: 0%
Small, bright and obvious, round, 2' in diameter, a bright core, NGC 5903 is visible 5' east
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NGC 5898