NGC 1313
NGC 1313 is a galaxy in the constellation Reticulum, magnitude 9.5, 11′ × 9.1′ across.
A 9.5-magnitude barred spiral galaxy (SBcd) in Reticulum, about 11′ × 9.1′.
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 24°N and never sets south of 24°S.
At its highest it stands below the horizon from 50°N, below the horizon from 35°N, 24° up from the equator, 59° up from 35°S.
Facts
- Type
- Galaxy
- Constellation
- Reticulum
- Designations
- NGC 1313
- Magnitude
- 9.5
- Apparent size
- 11′ × 9.1′
- Position
- RA 3h 18.3m, Dec −66° 30′ (J2000)
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