Iiro's DeepSky Sketches

Name: NGC 157	Other name: MCG - 2- 2- 56
RA: 0h 34.8m	DEC: -8° 24'
Constellation: CET
Type: Galaxy
Magnitude: 10.4
Size: 4.1' x 2.7'
PA: 40°
Surface brightness: 12.9
Classification: SBbc
Description: pB,L,E,bet 2 cB st
Notes: H II 3
Observer: Iiro Sairanen
Location: Haakanala, Rautjärvi, Finland
Date: 5/6.10.2011 22:20
Instrument: Newton 457/2280 mm
Magnification: 326x	Filter: -
Field: 14'	Seeing: 3
Background sky: 2	NE lim mag: 6.5
Visuality: I	Height: 20°
Weather: +4°C, windy
Description: A bright galaxy in Cetus. The spiral arms are clearly visible around the elliptical core, especially on the edges.
Updated: 28.2.2013 22:00