The galaxy NGC 5278

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Red-band image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
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From Ashburn , NGC 5278 will become visible around 20:17 (EDT) as the dusk sky fades, 37° above your north-western horizon. It will then sink towards the horizon, becoming tricky to observe after 22:17 when it dips 22° above your north-western horizon.

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Name NGC 5278
Object Type Galaxy
Other Names
Mrk 271
Position
Constellation:Ursa Major
Magnitude:13.60 (V) [2]
13.60 (B) [1]
11.25 (J) [1]
10.64 (H) [1]
10.27 (K) [1]
Hubble type:Sb
Right ascension:13h41m [1]
Declination:+55°40' [1]
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39.04°N
77.49°W
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