The Helix Galaxy (NGC2685)
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
From South El Monte , the Helix Galaxy is visible all night. It will become visible at around 18:23 (PST), 31° above your north-eastern horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will be lost to dawn twilight at around 05:45, 30° above your north-western horizon.
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Name
The Helix Galaxy (NGC2685)
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Object type
Galaxy
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Position
| Right ascension: | 08h55m [4] |
| Declination: | +58°44' [4] |
| Constellation: | Ursa Major |
| Magnitude: | 11.20 (V) [5] 12.16 (B) [2] 9.25 (J) [2] 8.58 (H) [2] 8.35 (K) [2] |
| Angular dimensions: | 4.3 arcmin x 2.3 arcmin |
| Position angle: | Major axis 38.0°E of N |
| Hubble type: | S0-a |
| Distance: | 11.6 Mpc 37.8 Mlyr [1] |
| B-V Color (mag): | 0.81 |
Derived quantities
| Absolute mag (V): | -19.12 |
Sources