When is the best time to observe NGC 1792?

NGC 1792 is best observed from November through January, with peak visibility during December when it transits around midnight in the Northern Hemisphere.

Where is NGC 1792 located in the sky?

NGC 1792 lies in the constellation Columba at right ascension 05h 05m and declination -37° 59′.

What telescope do I need to see NGC 1792?

At magnitude 10.2, NGC 1792 is best observed with a 6-inch (150 mm) or larger telescope.

NGC 1792 — Galaxy in Columba

Galaxy Good (53/100)

Spiral

Magnitude 10.2^m Galaxy Columba (Col) Visible

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1Properties

Magnitude 10.2

Angular Size 5.5′ × 2.8′

Position Angle 136°

Distance 56.70 million ly

Galaxy Type Spiral (SAbc)

Description

vB, vL, mE 314deg , glbM, rr

Position & Identifiers

RA 05h 05m 14.4s

Dec -37° 58' 50.9"

Constellation Columba (Col)

Catalog NGC 1792

2How easy to spot?

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Telescope	Bortle 3	Bortle 4	Bortle 5
80 mm refractor 80mm refr.	V. hard+	V. hard	Imp.
150 mm Newton 150mm Newt.	Hard	Hard	Hard
Celestron C8 (203 mm SCT) C8 203mm	Hard+	Hard	Hard

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Bortle 3 = rural · 4 = outer suburbs · 5 = suburbs

Easy on Seestar S50

3Visibility

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Best season Nov – Jan (peak: Dec)

4 Eyepiece View

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125x TFOV: 0.4° Lim. mag: 13.6

Seeing Bortle

NGC 1792 · 5.5′×2.8′ · N up, E left

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Visibility scores assume a 150 mm Newton at Bortle 4.

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