Superman Galaxy (NGC 7479)

Superman Galaxy (NGC 7479) is a galaxy in the constellation Pegasus, magnitude 11.1, 3.6′ × 2.7′ across.

A barred spiral in Pegasus with a prominent bar, which shows as an elongated glow in medium telescopes.

When and where to see it

It is best placed in the evening sky around October, when it crosses the meridian at about 10 pm local time (around midnight in September). It can be seen from everywhere north of 78°S and never sets north of 78°N.

At its highest it stands 52° up from 50°N, 67° up from 35°N, 78° up from the equator, 43° up from 35°S.

Facts

Type

Galaxy

Constellation

Pegasus

Designations

NGC 7479, C 44

Magnitude

11.1

Apparent size

3.6′ × 2.7′

Position

RA 23h 4.9m, Dec +12° 19′ (J2000)

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