Markarian 255 (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 , Markarian 255 will become visible at around 21:15 (PDT), 58° above your north-western horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 05:19.

Name Markarian 255
Object type Galaxy
Position
Right ascension:13h22m [1]
Declination:+52°58' [1]
Constellation:Ursa Major
Magnitude:15.70 (V) [1]

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