NGC6908 (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 , NGC6908 is not readily observable since it is very close to the Sun, at a separation of only 9° from it.

Name NGC6908
Object type Galaxy
Position
Right ascension:20h25m [1]
Declination:−24°48' [1]
Constellation:Capricornus
Magnitude:12.31 (B) [1]
9.34 (J) [1]
8.69 (H) [1]
8.37 (K) [1]
Angular dimensions:1.9 arcmin x 1.0 arcmin
Position angle:Major axis 65.0°E of N
Hubble type:S0

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