M 77 (NGC 1068)
M 77 (NGC 1068) is a galaxy in the constellation Cetus, magnitude 8.9, 6.1′ × 5.6′ across.
The brightest Seyfert galaxy, with an intensely bright active nucleus; telescopes show a compact oval glow around a star-like core.
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 sits on the celestial equator, so it can be seen from almost everywhere on Earth.
At its highest it stands 40° up from 50°N, 55° up from 35°N, 90° up from the equator, 55° up from 35°S.
Facts
- Type
- Galaxy
- Constellation
- Cetus
- Designations
- NGC 1068, Cetus A, Squid Galaxy
- Magnitude
- 8.9
- Apparent size
- 6.1′ × 5.6′
- Position
- RA 2h 42.7m, Dec −0° 1′ (J2000)
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