UGC 288 (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 , UGC 288 is visible in the dawn sky, rising at 20:20 (PDT) and reaching an altitude of 80° above the northern horizon before fading from view as dawn breaks at around 04:48.

Name UGC 288
Object type Galaxy
Other names
UGC 288[1]
PGC 1777[2]
Position
Right ascension:00h29m [2]
Declination:+43°25' [2]
Constellation:Andromeda
Magnitude:16.00 (B) [1]
Angular dimensions:1.4 arcmin x 0.9 arcmin
Position angle:Major axis 135.0°E of N
Hubble type:PECULR

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