NGC 1553

NGC 1553 is a galaxy in the constellation Dorado, magnitude 9.3, 6.3′ × 4.3′ across.

A 9.3-magnitude lenticular galaxy (S0) in Dorado, about 6.3′ × 4.3′.

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 34°N and never sets south of 34°S.

At its highest it stands below the horizon from 50°N, below the horizon from 35°N, 34° up from the equator, 69° up from 35°S.

Facts

Type

Galaxy

Constellation

Dorado

Designations

NGC 1553

Magnitude

9.3

Apparent size

6.3′ × 4.3′

Position

RA 4h 16.2m, Dec −55° 47′ (J2000)

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