NGC1086 (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 , NGC1086 will become visible at around 18:32 (PST), 71° above your north-western horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 01:37.

Name NGC1086
Object type Galaxy
Other names
NGC 1086[1]
UGC 2258[2]
PGC 10587[3]
Position
Right ascension:02h47m [3]
Declination:+41°14' [3]
Constellation:Perseus
Magnitude:13.53 (B) [1]
11.57 (J) [1]
10.91 (H) [1]
10.59 (K) [1]
Angular dimensions:1.3 arcmin x 0.8 arcmin
Position angle:Major axis 43.0°E of N
Hubble type:Sc

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