The galaxy NGC 6239
Red-band image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
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From Seattle , NGC 6239 will become visible around 20:22 (PDT) as the dusk sky fades, 64° above your western horizon. It will then sink towards the horizon, becoming tricky to observe after 01:00 when it dips 22° above your north-western horizon.
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Name
NGC 6239
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Object Type
Galaxy
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Position
| Constellation: | Hercules |
| Magnitude: | 12.45 (V) [1] 12.94 (B) [1] 10.94 (J) [1] 10.35 (H) [1] 10.05 (K) [1] |
| B-V Color (mag): | 0.49 |
| Hubble type: | SBb |
| Right ascension: | 16h50m [1] |
| Declination: | +42°44' [1] |
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