NGC 1097 (C 67)
NGC 1097 (C 67) is a galaxy in the constellation Fornax, magnitude 9.8, 11′ × 6.4′ across.
A barred spiral in Fornax with a bright nucleus and a long bar; it has a small elliptical companion.
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 south of 60°N and never sets south of 60°S.
At its highest it stands 10° up from 50°N, 25° up from 35°N, 60° up from the equator, 85° up from 35°S.
Facts
- Type
- Galaxy
- Constellation
- Fornax
- Designations
- C 67
- Magnitude
- 9.8
- Apparent size
- 11′ × 6.4′
- Position
- RA 2h 46.3m, Dec −30° 16′ (J2000)
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