UGC 987 (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 987 will become visible at around 18:22 (PST), 66° above your western horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 00:16.

Name UGC 987
Object type Galaxy
Other names
Mrk 993[3]
UGC 987[1]
PGC 5284[2]
Position
Right ascension:01h25m [2]
Declination:+32°08' [2]
Constellation:Pisces
Magnitude:14.00 (V) [3]
14.00 (B) [1]
Angular dimensions:2.6 arcmin x 0.8 arcmin
Position angle:Major axis 32.0°E of N
Hubble type:Sa

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