The galaxy NGC 6550
Red-band image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
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From Fairfield , NGC 6550 will become visible around 19:58 (EDT) as the dusk sky fades, 63° above your south-western horizon. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 02:12.
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Name
NGC 6550
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Object Type
Galaxy
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Position
| Constellation: | Hercules |
| Magnitude: | 13.10 (B) [2] 9.59 (J) [2] 8.89 (H) [2] 8.59 (K) [2] |
| Hubble type: | S0 |
| Right ascension: | 18h05m [2] |
| Declination: | +18°35' [2] |
| Distance: | 45.9 Mpc 149.6 Mlyr [1] |
Derived Quantities
| Absolute mag (V): | -20.21 |