IC31 (Galaxy)

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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 , IC31 is not readily observable since it is very close to the Sun, at a separation of only 17° from it.

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Name IC31
Object type Galaxy
Other names
IC 31[1]
UGC 340[2]
PGC 2062[3]
Position
Right ascension:00h34m [3]
Declination:+12°16' [3]
Constellation:Pisces
Magnitude:15.62 (B) [1]
11.44 (J) [1]
10.55 (H) [1]
10.24 (K) [1]
Angular dimensions:1.2 arcmin x 0.2 arcmin
Position angle:Major axis 90.0°E of N
Hubble type:Sab
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34.05°N
118.05°W
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