Polarissima Australis (NGC 2573)
Polarissima Australis (NGC 2573) is a galaxy in the constellation Octans, magnitude 13.5, 1.9′ × 44″ across.
A 13.5-magnitude spiral galaxy (Sc) in Octans, about 1.9′ × 0.7′.
When and where to see it
It is best placed in the evening sky around November, when it crosses the meridian at about 10 pm local time (around midnight in October). It can be seen from everywhere south of 1°N and never sets south of 1°S.
At its highest it stands below the horizon from 50°N, below the horizon from 35°N, 1° up from the equator, 36° up from 35°S.
Facts
- Type
- Galaxy
- Constellation
- Octans
- Designations
- NGC 2573
- Magnitude
- 13.5
- Apparent size
- 1.9′ × 44″
- Position
- RA 1h 41.6m, Dec −89° 20′ (J2000)
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