Markarian 1281 (Galaxy)
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
From Fairfield , Markarian 1281 is very well placed – it is close enough to the north celestial pole that it is high above the horizon all night.
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Name
Markarian 1281
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Object type
Galaxy
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Position
| Right ascension: | 11h08m [1] |
| Declination: | +77°17' [1] |
| Constellation: | Draco |
| Magnitude: | 16.50 (V) [1] |