NGC 45
NGC 45 is a galaxy in the constellation Cetus, magnitude 10.4, 6.2′ × 4.4′ across.
A 10.4-magnitude weakly barred spiral galaxy (SABd) in Cetus, about 6.2′ × 4.4′.
When and where to see it
It is best placed in the evening sky around October, when it crosses the meridian at about 10 pm local time (around midnight in September). It can be seen from everywhere south of 67°N and never sets south of 67°S.
At its highest it stands 17° up from 50°N, 32° up from 35°N, 67° up from the equator, 78° up from 35°S.
Facts
- Type
- Galaxy
- Constellation
- Cetus
- Designations
- NGC 45
- Magnitude
- 10.4
- Apparent size
- 6.2′ × 4.4′
- Position
- RA 0h 14.1m, Dec −23° 11′ (J2000)
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