IC987 (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 , IC987 will become visible at around 21:17 (PDT), 68° above your south-western horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 03:03.

Name IC987
Object type Galaxy
Position
Right ascension:14h11m [1]
Declination:+19°10' [1]
Constellation:Bootes
Magnitude:15.37 (B) [1]
Hubble type:SBb

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