UGC 552 (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 552 is visible in the dawn sky, rising at 00:55 (PDT) and reaching an altitude of 24° above the north-eastern horizon before fading from view as dawn breaks at around 04:57.

Name UGC 552
Object type Galaxy
Other names
UGC 552[1]
PGC 3239[2]
Position
Right ascension:00h54m [2]
Declination:+52°28' [2]
Constellation:Cassiopeia
Magnitude:15.70 (B) [1]
Angular dimensions:1.5 arcmin x 0.6 arcmin
Position angle:Major axis 162.0°E of N
Hubble type:Sc

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