UGC 6940 (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 6940 is visible in the dawn sky, rising at 20:13 (PST) and reaching an altitude of 67° above the north-eastern horizon before fading from view as dawn breaks at around 05:38.

Name UGC 6940
Object type Galaxy
Other names
UGC 6940[1]
PGC 37621[2]
Position
Right ascension:11h57m [2]
Declination:+53°14' [2]
Constellation:Ursa Major
Magnitude:16.00 (B) [1]
Hubble type:S

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