Markarian 253 (Galaxy)
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
From South El Monte , Markarian 253 is visible in the dawn sky, becoming accessible around 00:36 (PST), when it reaches an altitude of 21° above your north-eastern horizon. It will then reach an altitude of 62° before fading from view as dawn breaks at 05:45.
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Name
Markarian 253
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Object type
Galaxy
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Position
| Right ascension: | 13h20m [1] |
| Declination: | +56°26' [1] |
| Constellation: | Ursa Major |
| Magnitude: | 15.70 (V) [1] |
| Angular dimensions: | 0.3 arcmin |
| B-V Color (mag): | 0.81 |