Hidden Galaxy (IC 342)
Hidden Galaxy (IC 342) is a galaxy in the constellation Camelopardalis, magnitude 9.7 (blue), 20′ × 19′ across.
A large face-on spiral hidden behind the dust of the Milky Way — without that veil it would be one of the brightest galaxies in the sky. It needs dark skies and low power.
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 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
- Camelopardalis
- Designations
- IC 342, C 5
- Magnitude
- 9.7 (blue)
- Apparent size
- 20′ × 19′
- Position
- RA 3h 46.8m, Dec +68° 6′ (J2000)
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