The galaxy IC 1242
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
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From Ashburn , IC 1242 is visible in the dawn sky, rising at 03:10 (EST) and reaching an altitude of 35° above the south-eastern horizon before fading from view as dawn breaks around 06:19.
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Name
IC 1242
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Object Type
Galaxy
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Position
| Constellation: | Ophiuchus |
| Magnitude: | 14.90 (B) [1] 12.44 (J) [1] 11.65 (H) [1] 11.21 (K) [1] |
| Hubble type: | Sb |
| Right ascension: | 17h08m [1] |
| Declination: | +04°02' [1] |
Source
Visibility from Ashburn
All times shown in Ashburn local time.