The galaxy NGC 3169
Red-band image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
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From Cambridge , NGC 3169 is visible in the dawn sky, rising at 02:03 (EDT) and reaching an altitude of 41° above the south-eastern horizon before fading from view as dawn breaks around 06:10.
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Name
NGC 3169
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Object Type
Galaxy
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Position
| Constellation: | Sextans |
| Magnitude: | 12.41 (V) [1] 13.46 (B) [1] 8.25 (J) [1] 7.56 (H) [1] 7.28 (K) [1] |
| B-V Color (mag): | 1.05 |
| Hubble type: | Sa |
| Right ascension: | 10h14m [1] |
| Declination: | +03°27' [1] |
Source
Visibility from Cambridge
All times shown in Cambridge local time.