The galaxy NGC 3359
Red-band image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
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From Fairfield , NGC 3359 is visible all night because it is circumpolar. It will be highest in the sky at dusk, becoming accessible around 21:48 (EDT), 38° above your north-western horizon. It will be lost to dawn twilight around 04:11, 14° above your northern horizon.
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Name
NGC 3359
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Object Type
Galaxy
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Position
| Constellation: | Ursa Major |
| Magnitude: | 10.57 (V) [1] 11.03 (B) [1] 9.44 (J) [1] 8.73 (H) [1] 8.62 (K) [1] |
| B-V Color (mag): | 0.46 |
| Hubble type: | Sc |
| Right ascension: | 10h46m [1] |
| Declination: | +63°13' [1] |
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