The galaxy NGC 6661
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 6661 will become visible around 19:41 (PDT), 77° above your south-western horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 02:16.
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Name
NGC 6661
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Object Type
Galaxy
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Position
| Constellation: | Hercules |
| Magnitude: | 11.90 (V) [2] |
| Right ascension: | 18h34m [3] |
| Declination: | +22°54' [3] |
| Distance: | 42.1 Mpc 137.2 Mlyr [1] |
Derived Quantities
| Absolute mag (V): | -21.22 |
Visibility from San Diego
All times shown in San Diego local time.