NGC 1617
NGC 1617 is a galaxy in the constellation Dorado, magnitude 10.4, 5.2′ × 2.5′ across.
A 10.4-magnitude barred spiral galaxy (SBa) in Dorado, about 5.2′ × 2.5′.
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 December). It can be seen from everywhere south of 35°N and never sets south of 35°S.
At its highest it stands below the horizon from 50°N, 0° up from 35°N, 35° up from the equator, 70° up from 35°S.
Facts
- Type
- Galaxy
- Constellation
- Dorado
- Designations
- NGC 1617
- Magnitude
- 10.4
- Apparent size
- 5.2′ × 2.5′
- Position
- RA 4h 31.7m, Dec −54° 36′ (J2000)
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