Markarian 856 (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 856 will become visible at around 19:53 (PDT), 40° above your western horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 23:13.

Name Markarian 856
Object type Galaxy
Position
Right ascension:15h30m [1]
Declination:+14°42' [1]
Constellation:Serpens Caput
Magnitude:15.50 (V) [1]

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