The galaxy NGC 5278
Red-band image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
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From Fairfield , NGC 5278 is visible in the dawn sky, becoming accessible around 01:06 (EST), when it reaches an altitude of 21° above your north-eastern horizon. It will then reach an altitude of 58° before fading from view as dawn breaks at 05:53.
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Name
NGC 5278
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Object Type
Galaxy
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Other Names
Mrk 271
Visibility from Fairfield
All times shown in Fairfield local time.