The Splinter Galaxy (NGC5907)

Image of the Splinter Galaxy
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 11 arcminutes across.
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From South El Monte , the Splinter Galaxy is visible in the morning sky, becoming accessible around 21:56, when it reaches an altitude of 21° above your north-eastern horizon. It will then reach its highest point in the sky at 04:42, 67° above your northern horizon. It will be lost to dawn twilight at around 05:23, 66° above your northern horizon.

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Name The Splinter Galaxy (NGC5907)
Object type Galaxy
Other names
The Splinter Galaxy
NGC 5907[1]
UGC 9801[2]
PGC 54470[3]
Position
Right ascension:15h15m [3]
Declination:+56°19' [3]
Constellation:Draco
Magnitude:10.37 (V) [1]
11.07 (B) [1]
7.94 (J) [1]
7.09 (H) [1]
6.76 (K) [1]
Angular dimensions:11.3 arcmin x 1.8 arcmin
Position angle:Major axis 156.0°E of N
Hubble type:SABc
B-V Color (mag):0.70
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Visibility from South El Monte

All times shown in South El Monte local time.

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34.05°N
118.05°W
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