IC42 (Galaxy)
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
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From Cambridge , IC42 is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is no higher than 13° above the horizon at dusk.
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Name
IC42
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Object type
Galaxy
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Position
| Right ascension: | 00h41m [2] |
| Declination: | −15°25' [2] |
| Constellation: | Cetus |
| Magnitude: | 15.38 (B) [2] 12.81 (J) [2] 11.98 (H) [2] 11.74 (K) [2] |
| Angular dimensions: | 0.8 arcmin x 0.5 arcmin |
| Position angle: | Major axis 56.0°E of N |
| Hubble type: | SABc |
| Distance: | 160.0 Mpc 521.6 Mlyr [1] |
Derived quantities
| Absolute mag (V): | -20.64 |
Visibility from Cambridge
All times shown in Cambridge local time.