The galaxy NGC 6482
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
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From San Diego , NGC 6482 will become visible around 19:42 (PDT), 71° above your south-western horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 01:35.
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Name
NGC 6482
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Object Type
Galaxy
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Position
| Constellation: | Hercules |
| Magnitude: | 11.45 (V) [1] 12.35 (B) [1] 9.35 (J) [1] 8.61 (H) [1] 8.37 (K) [1] |
| B-V Color (mag): | 0.90 |
| Hubble type: | E |
| Right ascension: | 17h51m [1] |
| Declination: | +23°04' [1] |
Source
Visibility from San Diego
All times shown in San Diego local time.