Leo II (UGC 6253)

R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 15 arcminutes across.

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From Fairfield , Leo II is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is no higher than 21° above the horizon at dusk.

Name Leo II (UGC 6253)
Object type Galaxy
Other names
Leo II
Leo B
UGC 6253[1]
PGC 34176[2]
Position
Right ascension:11h13m [2]
Declination:+22°09' [2]
Constellation:Leo
Magnitude:12.90 (B) [1]
Hubble type:DWRF EL

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