NGC5042 (Galaxy)
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
From Fairfield , NGC5042 is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is no higher than 10° above the horizon at dawn.
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Name
NGC5042
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Object type
Galaxy
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Position
| Right ascension: | 13h15m [4] |
| Declination: | −23°59' [4] |
| Constellation: | Hydra |
| Magnitude: | 11.78 (V) [2] 12.54 (B) [2] 10.33 (J) [2] 9.75 (H) [2] 9.40 (K) [2] |
| Hubble type: | SABc |
| Distance: | 14.7 Mpc 47.9 Mlyr [1] |
| B-V Color (mag): | 0.76 |
Derived quantities
| Absolute mag (V): | -19.06 |
Sources