The galaxy NGC 5879

Image of NGC 5879
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
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From Fairfield , NGC 5879 is visible in the dawn sky, becoming accessible around 23:25 (EST), when it reaches an altitude of 21° above your north-eastern horizon. It will then reach an altitude of 70° before fading from view as dawn breaks at 06:06.

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Name NGC 5879
Object Type Galaxy
Position
Constellation:Draco
Magnitude:11.50 (V) [1]
11.90 (B) [2]
9.68 (J) [2]
8.98 (H) [2]
8.79 (K) [2]
Hubble type:Sbc
Right ascension:15h09m [2]
Declination:+57°00' [2]
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41.14°N
73.26°W
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