When is the best time to observe NGC 2222?

NGC 2222 is best observed from November through January, with peak visibility during December when it transits around midnight in the Northern Hemisphere.

Where is NGC 2222 located in the sky?

NGC 2222 lies in the constellation Pictor at right ascension 06h 20m and declination -57° 32′.

What telescope do I need to see NGC 2222?

At magnitude 13.4, NGC 2222 is a challenging target that needs at least an 8-inch (200 mm) telescope and dark skies.

NGC 2222 — Galaxy in Pictor

Galaxy Good (43/100)

Barred Spiral

Magnitude 13.4^m Galaxy Pictor (Pic) Visible

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1Properties

Magnitude 13.37

Angular Size 1.4′ × 0.4′

Position Angle 148°

Distance 121.76 million ly

Galaxy Type Barred Spiral (SBa)

Description

vF, lE, vgvlbM, f of 2

Position & Identifiers

RA 06h 20m 18.0s

Dec -57° 31' 60.0"

Constellation Pictor (Pic)

Catalog NGC 2222

2How easy to spot?

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

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

Medium on Seestar S50

3Visibility

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Best season Nov – Jan (peak: Dec)

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125x TFOV: 0.4° Lim. mag: 13.6

Seeing Bortle

NGC 2222 · 1.4′×0.4′ · N up, E left

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Visibility scores assume a 150 mm Newton at Bortle 4.

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