The Spindle Galaxy (Galaxy)
Red-band image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
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From Cambridge , Spindle Galaxy is visible in the dawn sky, becoming accessible around 23:18 (EST), when it rises to an altitude of 21° above your north-eastern horizon. It will then reach an altitude of 72° before fading from view as dawn breaks at 06:00.
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Name
Spindle Galaxy
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Object Type
Galaxy
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Other Names
M 102
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