NGC 1269 (NGC 1291)
NGC 1269 (NGC 1291) is a galaxy in the constellation Eridanus, magnitude 8.7, 11′ × 9.9′ across.
An 8.7-magnitude lenticular galaxy (S0-a) in Eridanus, about 11′ × 9.9′.
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 49°N and never sets south of 49°S.
At its highest it stands below the horizon from 50°N, 14° up from 35°N, 49° up from the equator, 84° up from 35°S.
Facts
- Type
- Galaxy
- Constellation
- Eridanus
- Designations
- NGC 1291
- Magnitude
- 8.7
- Apparent size
- 11′ × 9.9′
- Position
- RA 3h 17.3m, Dec −41° 6′ (J2000)
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