Circinus Galaxy
Circinus Galaxy is a galaxy in the constellation Circinus, magnitude 10.6, 8.7′ × 4.3′ across.
A 10.6-magnitude spiral galaxy (Sb) in Circinus, about 8.7′ × 4.3′.
When and where to see it
It is best placed in the evening sky around May, when it crosses the meridian at about 10 pm local time (around midnight in April). It can be seen from everywhere south of 25°N and never sets south of 25°S.
At its highest it stands below the horizon from 50°N, below the horizon from 35°N, 25° up from the equator, 60° up from 35°S.
Facts
- Type
- Galaxy
- Constellation
- Circinus
- Designations
- Circinus Galaxy
- Magnitude
- 10.6
- Apparent size
- 8.7′ × 4.3′
- Position
- RA 14h 13.2m, Dec −65° 20′ (J2000)
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