UGC 5240 (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 5240 is not readily observable since it is very close to the Sun, at a separation of only 11° from it.

Name UGC 5240
Object type Galaxy
Other names
UGC 5240[1]
PGC 28128[2]
Position
Right ascension:09h47m [2]
Declination:+25°44' [2]
Constellation:Leo
Magnitude:15.60 (B) [1]
Angular dimensions:1.2 arcmin x 0.2 arcmin
Position angle:Major axis 109.0°E of N
Hubble type:Sc

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