NGC 5907 (NGC 5906)

NGC 5907 (NGC 5906) is a galaxy in the constellation Draco, magnitude 10.4, 11′ × 1.8′ across.

A 10.4-magnitude weakly barred spiral galaxy (SABc) in Draco, about 11′ × 1.8′.

When and where to see it

It is best placed in the evening sky around June, when it crosses the meridian at about 10 pm local time (around midnight in May). It can be seen from everywhere north of 34°S and never sets north of 34°N.

At its highest it stands 84° up from 50°N, 69° up from 35°N, 34° up from the equator, below the horizon from 35°S.

Facts

Type

Galaxy

Constellation

Draco

Designations

NGC 5906

Magnitude

10.4

Apparent size

11′ × 1.8′

Position

RA 15h 15.9m, Dec +56° 20′ (J2000)

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