Coddington's Nebula (IC 2574)
Coddington's Nebula (IC 2574) is a galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major, magnitude 10.5, 13′ × 5.6′ across.
A 10.5-magnitude weakly barred Magellanic spiral galaxy (SABm) in Ursa Major, about 13′ × 5.6′.
When and where to see it
It is best placed in the evening sky around March, when it crosses the meridian at about 10 pm local time (around midnight in February). It can be seen from everywhere north of 22°S and never sets north of 22°N.
At its highest it stands 72° up from 50°N, 57° up from 35°N, 22° up from the equator, below the horizon from 35°S.
Facts
- Type
- Galaxy
- Constellation
- Ursa Major
- Designations
- IC 2574
- Magnitude
- 10.5
- Apparent size
- 13′ × 5.6′
- Position
- RA 10h 28.4m, Dec +68° 25′ (J2000)
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