The galaxy NGC 3068
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
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From Seattle , NGC 3068 will become visible around 23:01 (PDT), 22° above your western horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 01:45.
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Name
NGC 3068
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Object Type
Galaxy
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Position
| Constellation: | Leo |
| Magnitude: | 14.05 (V) [1] 15.10 (B) [1] 11.53 (J) [1] 10.82 (H) [1] 10.48 (K) [1] |
| B-V Color (mag): | 1.05 |
| Hubble type: | E-S0 |
| Right ascension: | 09h58m [1] |
| Declination: | +28°52' [1] |
Source
Visibility from Seattle
All times shown in Seattle local time.