NGC1179 (Galaxy)
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
From Fairfield , NGC1179 is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is 4° below the horizon at dusk.
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Name
NGC1179
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Object type
Galaxy
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Position
| Right ascension: | 03h02m [4] |
| Declination: | −18°53' [4] |
| Constellation: | Eridanus |
| Magnitude: | 12.00 (V) [2] 12.67 (B) [2] 12.10 (J) [2] 12.33 (H) [2] 12.40 (K) [2] |
| Hubble type: | Sc |
| Distance: | 15.5 Mpc 50.5 Mlyr [1] |
| B-V Color (mag): | 0.67 |
Derived quantities
| Absolute mag (V): | -18.95 |
Sources