The galaxy NGC 4088
Red-band image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
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From Fairfield , NGC 4088 will become visible around 21:48 (EDT) as the dusk sky fades, 46° above your north-western horizon. It will then sink towards the horizon, becoming tricky to observe after 00:43 when it dips 21° above your north-western horizon.
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Name
NGC 4088
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Object Type
Galaxy
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Position
| Constellation: | Ursa Major |
| Magnitude: | 10.50 (V) [2] 11.20 (B) [3] 8.48 (J) [3] 7.77 (H) [3] 7.48 (K) [3] |
| Hubble type: | SABc |
| Right ascension: | 12h05m [3] |
| Declination: | +50°32' [3] |
| Distance: | 21.8 Mpc 71.1 Mlyr [1] |
Derived Quantities
| Absolute mag (V): | -21.19 |