NGC5956 (Galaxy)
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
From Columbus , NGC5956 is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is no higher than 11° above the horizon at dawn.
Name
NGC5956
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Object type
Galaxy
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Position
Right ascension: | 15h34m [3] |
Declination: | +11°45' [3] |
Constellation: | Serpens Caput |
Magnitude: | 13.27 (B) [1] 10.76 (J) [1] 10.09 (H) [1] 9.87 (K) [1] |
Hubble type: | SBc |
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