Markarian 254 (Galaxy)
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
From Columbus , Markarian 254 is visible in the dawn sky, becoming accessible around 02:31 (EST), when it reaches an altitude of 21° above your north-eastern horizon. It will then reach an altitude of 54° before fading from view as dawn breaks at 06:17.
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Name
Markarian 254
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Object type
Galaxy
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Position
| Right ascension: | 13h22m [1] |
| Declination: | +51°44' [1] |
| Constellation: | Canes Venatici |
| Magnitude: | 15.40 (V) [1] |