ESO 121-6
ESO 121-6 is a galaxy in the constellation Pictor, magnitude 10.6 (blue), 4.2′ × 47″ across.
A 10.6-magnitude (B-band) spiral galaxy (Sc) in Pictor, about 4.2′ × 0.8′.
When and where to see it
It is best placed in the evening sky around January, when it crosses the meridian at about 10 pm local time (around midnight in December). It can be seen from everywhere south of 28°N and never sets south of 28°S.
At its highest it stands below the horizon from 50°N, below the horizon from 35°N, 28° up from the equator, 63° up from 35°S.
Facts
- Type
- Galaxy
- Constellation
- Pictor
- Designations
- ESO 121-6
- Magnitude
- 10.6 (blue)
- Apparent size
- 4.2′ × 47″
- Position
- RA 6h 7.5m, Dec −61° 48′ (J2000)
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