NGC 676

NGC 676 is a galaxy in the constellation Pisces, magnitude 10.2 (blue), 2.8′ × 41″ across.

A 10.2-magnitude (B-band) lenticular galaxy (S0-a) in Pisces, about 2.8′ × 0.7′.

When and where to see it

It is best placed in the evening sky around November, when it crosses the meridian at about 10 pm local time (around midnight in October). It can be seen from everywhere north of 84°S and never sets north of 84°N.

At its highest it stands 46° up from 50°N, 61° up from 35°N, 84° up from the equator, 49° up from 35°S.

Facts

Type

Galaxy

Constellation

Pisces

Designations

NGC 676

Magnitude

10.2 (blue)

Apparent size

2.8′ × 41″

Position

RA 1h 49.0m, Dec +5° 54′ (J2000)

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