The galaxy NGC 1116
Red-band image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
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From Fairfield , NGC 1116 is visible in the dawn sky, rising at 22:39 (EDT) and reaching an altitude of 61° above the southern horizon before fading from view as dawn breaks around 05:02.
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Name
NGC 1116
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Object Type
Galaxy
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Position
| Constellation: | Aries |
| Magnitude: | 15.40 (B) [2] 11.66 (J) [2] 10.87 (H) [2] 10.54 (K) [2] |
| Hubble type: | Sab |
| Right ascension: | 02h50m [2] |
| Declination: | +13°20' [2] |
| Distance: | 127.0 Mpc 414.0 Mlyr [1] |
Derived Quantities
| Absolute mag (V): | -20.12 |