Fornax Dwarf Spheroidal
Fornax Dwarf Spheroidal is a galaxy in the constellation Fornax, magnitude 7.4, 13′ × 10′ across.
A 7.4-magnitude elliptical galaxy (E) in Fornax, about 13′ × 10′.
When and where to see it
It is best placed in the evening sky around December, when it crosses the meridian at about 10 pm local time (around midnight in November). It can be seen from everywhere south of 56°N and never sets south of 56°S.
At its highest it stands 6° up from 50°N, 21° up from 35°N, 56° up from the equator, 89° up from 35°S.
Facts
- Type
- Galaxy
- Constellation
- Fornax
- Designations
- Fornax Dwarf Spheroidal
- Magnitude
- 7.4
- Apparent size
- 13′ × 10′
- Position
- RA 2h 40.0m, Dec −34° 27′ (J2000)
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