The galaxy IC 1558
Red-band image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
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From Fairfield , IC 1558 is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is no higher than 18° above the horizon at dusk.
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Name
IC 1558
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Object Type
Galaxy
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Position
| Constellation: | Sculptor |
| Magnitude: | 12.22 (V) [2] 13.21 (B) [2] |
| B-V Color (mag): | 0.99 |
| Hubble type: | SABm |
| Right ascension: | 00h35m [2] |
| Declination: | -25°22' [2] |
| Distance: | 9.8 Mpc 32.0 Mlyr [1] |
Derived Quantities
| Absolute mag (V): | -17.74 |