The Spindle Galaxy (NGC3115)

Image of the Spindle Galaxy
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
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From Fairfield , the Spindle Galaxy is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is no higher than 18° above the horizon at dusk.

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Name The Spindle Galaxy (NGC3115)
Object type Galaxy
Other names
The Spindle Galaxy
C 53[2]
NGC 3115[1]
Position
Constellation:Sextans
Magnitude:9.10 (V) [2]
10.08 (B) [1]
6.79 (J) [1]
6.12 (H) [1]
5.88 (K) [1]
B-V Color (mag):0.99
Hubble type:E-S0
Right ascension:10h05m [1]
Declination:-07°43' [1]
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41.14°N
73.26°W
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