UGC 4948 (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 4948 is very well placed – it is close enough to the north celestial pole that it is high above the horizon all night.

Name UGC 4948
Object type Galaxy
Other names
UGC 4948[1]
PGC 26885[2]
Position
Right ascension:09h29m [2]
Declination:+85°18' [2]
Constellation:Camelopardalis
Magnitude:16.50 (B) [1]
Angular dimensions:0.6 arcmin x 0.5 arcmin
Position angle:Major axis 8.0°E of N
Hubble type:DWRF SP

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