# NGC 4945 (C 83)

NGC 4945 (C 83) is a galaxy in the constellation Centaurus, magnitude 9.3 (blue), 23′ × 4.0′ across.

A large edge-on spiral in Centaurus with an active nucleus, showing as a long, bright streak in a telescope.

## When and where to see it

It is best placed in the evening sky around May, when it crosses the meridian at about 10 pm local time (around midnight in April). It can be seen from everywhere south of 41°N and never sets south of 41°S.

At its highest it stands below the horizon from 50°N, 6° up from 35°N, 41° up from the equator, 76° up from 35°S.

## Facts

- Type: Galaxy
- Constellation: Centaurus
- Designations: C 83
- Magnitude: 9.3 (blue)
- Apparent size: 23′ × 4.0′
- Position: RA 13h 5.5m, Dec −49° 28′ (J2000)

Open AstroPilot to see when NGC 4945 (C 83) is highest tonight from your location, how easy it is with your telescope or binoculars, and an eyepiece view. https://astropilot.space/object/NGC4945