IC1491 (Galaxy)

R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.

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From South El Monte , IC1491 is not readily observable since it is very close to the Sun, at a separation of only 18° from it.

Name IC1491
Object type Galaxy
Position
Right ascension:23h29m [1]
Declination:−16°18' [1]
Constellation:Aquarius
Magnitude:15.03 (B) [1]
13.00 (J) [1]
12.30 (H) [1]
12.11 (K) [1]
Angular dimensions:0.8 arcmin x 0.4 arcmin
Position angle:Major axis 150.0°E of N
Hubble type:Sbc

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