NGC 6503
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 6503, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 6503
MCG+12-17-009, UGC 11012, PGC 60921, Gaia DR3 1638134375333028096
| Type | Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 10.28 |
| Size | 6.76' x 2.24' @ 123° |
| Right Ascension | 17h 49' 26.4" (2000) |
| Declination | 70° 8' 39" N |
| Constellation | Draco |
| Description | pF, L, mE, *9f4' |
| Classification | SA(s)cd |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Jul 21, 2023 Oregon Star Party, Ochoco Mts, OR (map)
25cm f/4.5 Newtonian, Holoholo @ 71x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
A pretty edge-on galaxy, 4' x 1' extended northwest-southeast, no dust lane visible, brighter to the center without a notable core, an 8th magnitude star 4' east
Other Data Sources for NGC 6503
Nearby objects for NGC 6503
2 objects found within 120'
| NGC 6508 | Psi2 Draconis |
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NGC 6503