NGC 1512
NGC 1512 is a galaxy in the constellation Horologium, magnitude 10.4, 8.4′ × 4.0′ across.
A 10.4-magnitude spiral galaxy (Sa) in Horologium, about 8.4′ × 4′.
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 47°N and never sets south of 47°S.
At its highest it stands below the horizon from 50°N, 12° up from 35°N, 47° up from the equator, 82° up from 35°S.
Facts
- Type
- Galaxy
- Constellation
- Horologium
- Designations
- NGC 1512
- Magnitude
- 10.4
- Apparent size
- 8.4′ × 4.0′
- Position
- RA 4h 3.9m, Dec −43° 21′ (J2000)
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