The Silver Sliver Galaxy (NGC891)

Image of the Silver Sliver Galaxy
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 13 arcminutes across.
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From Fairfield , the Silver Sliver Galaxy is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is no higher than 14° above the horizon at dusk.

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Name The Silver Sliver Galaxy (NGC891)
Object type Galaxy
Other names
The Silver Sliver Galaxy
C 23[2]
NGC 891[1]
Position
Right ascension:02h22m [1]
Declination:+42°20' [1]
Constellation:Andromeda
Magnitude:9.90 (V) [2]
10.84 (B) [1]
7.26 (J) [1]
6.36 (H) [1]
5.94 (K) [1]
Hubble type:Sb
B-V Color (mag):0.83
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Visibility from Fairfield

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41.14°N
73.26°W
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