The galaxy NGC 987

Image of NGC 987
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
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From Fairfield , NGC 987 will become visible around 18:50 (EST) as the dusk sky fades, 54° above your western horizon. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 00:20.

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Name NGC 987
Object Type Galaxy
Other Names
Mrk 1180
Position
Constellation:Triangulum
Magnitude:13.40 (V) [2]
13.40 (B) [1]
10.01 (J) [1]
9.28 (H) [1]
8.98 (K) [1]
Hubble type:S0-a
Right ascension:02h36m [1]
Declination:+33°19' [1]
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41.14°N
73.26°W
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