The galaxy NGC 5279
Red-band image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
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From Fairfield , NGC 5279 will become visible around 19:49 (EDT) as the dusk sky fades, 35° above your north-western horizon. It will then sink towards the horizon, becoming tricky to observe after 21:45 when it dips 22° above your north-western horizon.
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Name
NGC 5279
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Object Type
Galaxy
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Position
| Constellation: | Ursa Major |
| Magnitude: | 13.60 (B) [1] 12.35 (J) [1] 11.70 (H) [1] 11.41 (K) [1] |
| Hubble type: | SBa |
| Right ascension: | 13h41m [1] |
| Declination: | +55°40' [1] |
Source
Visibility from Fairfield
All times shown in Fairfield local time.