The galaxy IC 5078
Red-band image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
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From Ashburn , IC 5078 is not readily observable since it is very close to the Sun, at a separation of only 10° from it.
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Name
IC 5078
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Object Type
Galaxy
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Position
| Constellation: | Capricornus |
| Magnitude: | 12.80 (B) [2] 10.42 (J) [2] 9.88 (H) [2] 9.64 (K) [2] |
| Hubble type: | Sc |
| Right ascension: | 21h02m [2] |
| Declination: | -16°49' [2] |
| Distance: | 20.1 Mpc 65.5 Mlyr [1] |
Derived Quantities
| Absolute mag (V): | -18.72 |