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 South El Monte , the Spindle Galaxy will become visible at around 20:57 (PDT), 40° above your south-western horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 00:48.

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Name The Spindle Galaxy (NGC3115)
Object type Galaxy
Other names
The Spindle Galaxy
C 53[4]
NGC 3115[1]
UGCA 199[2]
PGC 29265[3]
Position
Right ascension:10h05m [3]
Declination:−07°43' [3]
Constellation:Sextans
Magnitude:9.10 (V) [4]
10.08 (B) [1]
6.79 (J) [1]
6.12 (H) [1]
5.88 (K) [1]
Angular dimensions:7.1 arcmin x 3.0 arcmin
Position angle:Major axis 43.0°E of N
Hubble type:E-S0
B-V Color (mag):0.99
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Visibility from South El Monte

All times shown in South El Monte local time.

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34.05°N
118.05°W
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