NGC 61
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 61, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 61
H III 428, h 14, GC 30
| Type | Galaxy Cluster |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 14.4 |
| Size | 1.1' x 0.7' @ 15° |
| Right Ascension | 0h 16' 24.2" (2000) |
| Declination | 6° 19' 10" S |
| Constellation | Cetus |
| Description | vF, S, iR, psvlbM |
| Classification | SO |
Observing Notes
Harold Corwin
NGC 61 is the brighter, southern component of a double galaxy found by WH. His description, "irregular figure," suggests that he might have glimpsed the fainter component to the north, too. The MCG position (copied into RNGC) is incorrect, SEGC (in RC3) is correct.
Other Data Sources for NGC 61
Associated objects for NGC 61
Nearby objects for NGC 61
5 objects found within 60'
| MCG -01-01-062 | MCG -01-01-063 | NGC 47 |
| NGC 54 | NGC 64 |
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NGC 61