NGC 2080
NGC 2080 is an emission nebula in the constellation Dorado, magnitude 10.4, 1.7′ × 1.5′ across.
A 10.4-magnitude emission nebula in Dorado, about 1.7′ × 1.5′.
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 20°N and never sets south of 20°S.
At its highest it stands below the horizon from 50°N, below the horizon from 35°N, 20° up from the equator, 55° up from 35°S.
Facts
- Type
- Emission nebula
- Constellation
- Dorado
- Designations
- NGC 2080
- Magnitude
- 10.4
- Apparent size
- 1.7′ × 1.5′
- Position
- RA 5h 39.8m, Dec −69° 39′ (J2000)
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