The galaxy NGC 257
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
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From Fairfield , NGC 257 will become visible around 18:07 (EST) as the dusk sky fades, 50° above your south-western horizon. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 23:04.
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Name
NGC 257
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Object Type
Galaxy
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Position
| Constellation: | Pisces |
| Magnitude: | 13.70 (B) [2] 10.51 (J) [2] 9.80 (H) [2] 9.51 (K) [2] |
| Hubble type: | Sc |
| Right ascension: | 00h48m [2] |
| Declination: | +08°17' [2] |
| Distance: | 69.9 Mpc 227.9 Mlyr [1] |
Derived Quantities
| Absolute mag (V): | -20.52 |
Visibility from Fairfield
All times shown in Fairfield local time.