NGC 6503
NGC 6503 is a galaxy in the constellation Draco, magnitude 10.1, 5.9′ × 2.0′ across.
A 10.1-magnitude spiral galaxy (Sc) in Draco, about 5.9′ × 2′.
When and where to see it
It is best placed in the evening sky around July, when it crosses the meridian at about 10 pm local time (around midnight in June). It can be seen from everywhere north of 20°S and never sets north of 20°N.
At its highest it stands 70° up from 50°N, 55° up from 35°N, 20° up from the equator, below the horizon from 35°S.
Facts
- Type
- Galaxy
- Constellation
- Draco
- Designations
- NGC 6503
- Magnitude
- 10.1
- Apparent size
- 5.9′ × 2.0′
- Position
- RA 17h 49.4m, Dec +70° 9′ (J2000)
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