The galaxy NGC 6900
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
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From Fairfield , NGC 6900 is visible in the dawn sky, rising at 23:55 (EDT) and reaching an altitude of 41° above the south-eastern horizon before fading from view as dawn breaks around 04:18.
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Name
NGC 6900
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Object Type
Galaxy
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Position
| Constellation: | Aquila |
| Magnitude: | 14.20 (B) [1] 12.06 (J) [1] 11.38 (H) [1] 11.02 (K) [1] |
| Hubble type: | Sb |
| Right ascension: | 20h21m [1] |
| Declination: | -02°34' [1] |
Source
Visibility from Fairfield
All times shown in Fairfield local time.