IC293 (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 , IC293 will become visible at around 18:35 (PST), 73° above your north-western horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 01:48.

Name IC293
Object type Galaxy
Position
Right ascension:03h10m [2]
Declination:+41°08' [2]
Constellation:Perseus
Magnitude:15.48 (B) [2]
11.37 (J) [2]
10.64 (H) [2]
10.39 (K) [2]
Angular dimensions:1.1 arcmin x 0.8 arcmin
Position angle:Major axis 108.0°E of N
Hubble type:S0-a
Distance:63.7 Mpc
207.7 Mlyr [1]
Derived quantities
Absolute mag (V):-18.54

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