The galaxy NGC 2549
Red-band image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
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From Fairfield , NGC 2549 will become visible at around 21:32 (EDT) as the dusk sky fades, 45° above your north-western horizon. It will then sink towards the horizon, becoming tricky to observe after 00:55 when it dips 22° above your north-western horizon.
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Name
NGC 2549
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Object Type
Galaxy
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Position
| Constellation: | Lynx |
| Magnitude: | 11.10 (V)[2] 12.10 (B)[1] 8.29 (H)[1] 8.05 (K)[1] 8.97 (J)[1] |
| Hubble type: | S0 |
| Right Ascension: | 08h18m [1] |
| Declination: | +57°48' [1] |
| Distance: | 14.7 Mpc 47.9 Mlyr [1] |
Derived Quantities
| Absolute Mag (V): | -19.74 |