NGC1293 (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 , NGC1293 will become visible at around 18:36 (PST), 74° above your north-western horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 01:56.

Name NGC1293
Object type Galaxy
Position
Right ascension:03h21m [2]
Declination:+41°23' [2]
Constellation:Perseus
Magnitude:13.39 (V) [2]
14.50 (B) [2]
10.98 (J) [2]
10.23 (H) [2]
9.93 (K) [2]
Angular dimensions:0.9 arcmin x 0.9 arcmin
Position angle:Major axis 0.0°E of N
Hubble type:E
Distance:77.0 Mpc
251.0 Mlyr [1]
B-V Color (mag):1.11
Derived quantities
Absolute mag (V):-21.04

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