The galaxy NGC 6509
Red-band image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
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From Fairfield , NGC 6509 will become visible around 17:37 (EST) as the dusk sky fades, 22° above your western horizon. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting 3 hours and 17 minutes after the Sun at 19:42.
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Name
NGC 6509
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Object Type
Galaxy
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Position
| Constellation: | Ophiuchus |
| Magnitude: | 13.40 (B) [1] 10.46 (J) [1] 9.81 (H) [1] 9.73 (K) [1] |
| Hubble type: | SABc |
| Right ascension: | 17h59m [1] |
| Declination: | +06°17' [1] |
Source
Visibility from Fairfield
All times shown in Fairfield local time.