Sextans A
Sextans A is a galaxy in the constellation Sextans, magnitude 11.8, 5.3′ × 4.5′ across.
An 11.8-magnitude barred irregular galaxy (IB) in Sextans, about 5.3′ × 4.5′.
When and where to see it
It is best placed in the evening sky around March, when it crosses the meridian at about 10 pm local time (around midnight in February). It can be seen from everywhere south of 85°N and never sets south of 85°S.
At its highest it stands 35° up from 50°N, 50° up from 35°N, 85° up from the equator, 60° up from 35°S.
Facts
- Type
- Galaxy
- Constellation
- Sextans
- Designations
- Sextans A
- Magnitude
- 11.8
- Apparent size
- 5.3′ × 4.5′
- Position
- RA 10h 11.0m, Dec −4° 42′ (J2000)
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