The Spindle Galaxy (Galaxy)
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
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From Fairfield , Spindle Galaxy will become visible around 21:33 (EDT), 65° above your north-western horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, becoming tricky to observe after 03:09 when it dips 21° above your north-western horizon.
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Name
Spindle Galaxy
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Object Type
Galaxy
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Position
| Constellation: | Draco |
| Magnitude: | 10.00 (V) [1] 10.70 (B) [1] |
| Right ascension: | 15h06m [1] |
| Declination: | +55°45' [1] |
| Distance: | 12.3 Mpc 40.0 Mlyr [1] |
Derived Quantities
| Absolute mag (V): | -20.44 |
Source
Visibility from Fairfield
All times shown in Fairfield local time.