NGC1258 (Galaxy)
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
From Columbus , NGC1258 is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is 3° below the horizon at dusk.
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Name
NGC1258
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Object type
Galaxy
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Position
| Right ascension: | 03h14m [2] |
| Declination: | −21°46' [2] |
| Constellation: | Eridanus |
| Magnitude: | 13.95 (B) [2] 12.15 (J) [2] 11.77 (H) [2] 11.19 (K) [2] |
| Hubble type: | SABc |
| Distance: | 24.8 Mpc 80.8 Mlyr [1] |
Derived quantities
| Absolute mag (V): | -18.02 |