NGC 6977
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 6977, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 6977
MCG -01-53-016, NPM1G -05.0583, PGC 65625, HCG 088B
| Type | Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 13.2 |
| Size | 1.3' x 0.9' @ 0° |
| Right Ascension | 20h 52' 29.8" (2000) |
| Declination | 5° 44' 46" S |
| Constellation | Aquarius |
| Description | vF, S, iR |
| Classification | SBb |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Aug 28, 2011 Hale Pohaku, HI (map)
46cm f/4.5 Newtonian, Deep Violet @ 175x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
Small, faint, stellar core, 1' diameter, NGC6978 is visible 2.5' northeast, NGC6976 is 2' southwest, member of HCG 88
Other Data Sources for NGC 6977
Associated objects for NGC 6977
Nearby objects for NGC 6977
8 objects found within 60'
| 4 Aquarii | 5 Aquarii | HCG 88 |
| MCG -01-53-014 | NGC 6973 | NGC 6976 |
| NGC 6978 | NGC 6980 |
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NGC 6977