The galaxy NGC 6661
Red-band image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
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From Ashburn , NGC 6661 is visible in the dawn sky, rising at 23:01 (EDT) and reaching an altitude of 69° above the south-eastern horizon before fading from view as dawn breaks around 05:35.
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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 |