The galaxy NGC 3003
Red-band image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
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From Fairfield , NGC 3003 will become visible around 21:44 (EDT) as the dusk sky fades, 44° above your western horizon. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 02:24.
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Name
NGC 3003
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Object Type
Galaxy
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Position
| Constellation: | Leo Minor |
| Magnitude: | 11.70 (V) [2] 12.30 (B) [3] 10.26 (J) [3] 9.59 (H) [3] 9.48 (K) [3] |
| Hubble type: | Sbc |
| Right ascension: | 09h48m [3] |
| Declination: | +33°25' [3] |
| Distance: | 19.6 Mpc 63.9 Mlyr [1] |
Derived Quantities
| Absolute mag (V): | -19.76 |