NGC6985 (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 , NGC6985 is not readily observable since it is very close to the Sun, at a separation of only 7° from it.

Name NGC6985
Object type Galaxy
Position
Right ascension:20h45m [1]
Declination:−11°06' [1]
Constellation:Aquarius
Magnitude:15.46 (B) [1]
13.57 (J) [1]
12.76 (H) [1]
12.88 (K) [1]
Angular dimensions:1.0 arcmin x 0.4 arcmin
Position angle:Major axis 160.0°E of N
Hubble type:SBa

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