NGC 986
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 986, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 986
| Type | Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 10.9 |
| Size | 4' x 3.2' @ 150° |
| Right Ascension | 2h 33' 34.3" (2000) |
| Declination | 39° 2' 42" S |
| Constellation | Fornax |
| Description | pB, L, pmE, sbM, BI-N |
| Classification | SBab |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Nov 27, 2021 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
Bright and obvious, round, 2' diameter, brighter core
Other Data Sources for NGC 986
Nearby objects for NGC 986
2 objects found within 120'
| Iota Eridani | NGC 986A |
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NGC 986