NGC 680
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 680, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 680
H II 229, GC 402, MCG +04-05-015, UGC 1286, PGC 6719
| Type | Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 11.9 |
| Size | 1.8' x 1.6' |
| Right Ascension | 1h 49' 47.3" (2000) |
| Declination | 21° 58' 15" N |
| Constellation | Aries |
| Description | pB, S, iR, mbM, f of 2 |
| Classification | SOp |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Oct 22, 2016 Kaʻohe, Mauna Kea, HI (map)
51cm f/4 Newtonian, Obsession #004 @ 169x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
One of a pair of galaxies with NGC678 in the same eyepiece field near 1Ari, small, about 2', moderately bright, round, distinct core, one of six in the NGC697 group surrounding 1Ari
Other Data Sources for NGC 680
Nearby objects for NGC 680
12 objects found within 60'
| Σ 175 | 1 Arietis | BD+20 296B |
| HD 11256 | IC 167 | IC 1730 |
| IC 1742 | NGC 678 | NGC 691 |
| NGC 694 | NGC 695 | NGC 697 |
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NGC 680