IC 1613 (C 51)

IC 1613 (C 51) is a galaxy in the constellation Cetus, magnitude 9.5, 18′ × 17′ across.

A dwarf irregular galaxy in the Local Group, very faint and diffuse; it needs dark skies and low power.

When and where to see it

It is best placed in the evening sky around November, when it crosses the meridian at about 10 pm local time (around midnight in October). It can be seen from everywhere north of 88°S and never sets north of 88°N.

At its highest it stands 42° up from 50°N, 57° up from 35°N, 88° up from the equator, 53° up from 35°S.

Facts

Type

Galaxy

Constellation

Cetus

Designations

C 51

Magnitude

9.5

Apparent size

18′ × 17′

Position

RA 1h 4.8m, Dec +2° 7′ (J2000)

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