NGC 1808
NGC 1808 is a galaxy in the constellation Columba, magnitude 10.2, 5.4′ × 1.8′ across.
A 10.2-magnitude spiral galaxy (Sa) in Columba, about 5.4′ × 1.8′.
When and where to see it
It is best placed in the evening sky around January, when it crosses the meridian at about 10 pm local time (around midnight in December). It can be seen from everywhere south of 52°N and never sets south of 52°S.
At its highest it stands 2° up from 50°N, 17° up from 35°N, 52° up from the equator, 87° up from 35°S.
Facts
- Type
- Galaxy
- Constellation
- Columba
- Designations
- NGC 1808
- Magnitude
- 10.2
- Apparent size
- 5.4′ × 1.8′
- Position
- RA 5h 7.7m, Dec −37° 31′ (J2000)
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