UGC 8859 (Galaxy)

Image of UGC 8859
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
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From South El Monte , UGC 8859 is visible in the dawn sky, becoming accessible around 00:53 (PST), when it reaches an altitude of 21° above your north-eastern horizon. It will then reach an altitude of 56° before fading from view as dawn breaks at 05:46.

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Name UGC 8859
Object type Galaxy
Other names
UGC 8859[1]
PGC 49512[2]
Position
Right ascension:13h55m [2]
Declination:+59°37' [2]
Constellation:Ursa Major
Magnitude:16.50 (B) [1]
Angular dimensions:1.6 arcmin x 1.0 arcmin
Position angle:Major axis 160.0°E of N
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Visibility from South El Monte

All times shown in South El Monte local time.

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34.05°N
118.05°W
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