Markarian 159 (Galaxy)

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

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From Cambridge , Markarian 159 is very well placed – it is close enough to the north celestial pole that it is high above the horizon all night.

Name Markarian 159
Object type Galaxy
Position
Right ascension:10h58m [1]
Declination:+72°38' [1]
Constellation:Ursa Major
Magnitude:14.60 (V) [1]
B-V Color (mag):0.46

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