NGC 5643

NGC 5643 is a galaxy in the constellation Lupus, magnitude 10.8 (blue), 5.3′ × 4.6′ across.

A 10.8-magnitude (B-band) spiral galaxy (Sc) in Lupus, about 5.3′ × 4.6′.

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 May). It can be seen from everywhere south of 46°N and never sets south of 46°S.

At its highest it stands below the horizon from 50°N, 11° up from 35°N, 46° up from the equator, 81° up from 35°S.

Facts

Type

Galaxy

Constellation

Lupus

Designations

NGC 5643

Magnitude

10.8 (blue)

Apparent size

5.3′ × 4.6′

Position

RA 14h 32.7m, Dec −44° 10′ (J2000)

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