NGC853 (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 , NGC853 is not readily observable since it is very close to the Sun, at a separation of only 21° from it.

Name NGC853
Object type Galaxy
Position
Right ascension:02h11m [1]
Declination:−09°18' [1]
Constellation:Cetus
Magnitude:15.87 (B) [1]
11.29 (J) [1]
10.64 (H) [1]
10.45 (K) [1]
Angular dimensions:1.8 arcmin x 1.2 arcmin
Position angle:Major axis 50.0°E of N
Hubble type:Sm

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