When is the best time to observe NGC 2305?

NGC 2305 is best observed from November through January, with peak visibility during December when it transits around midnight in the Northern Hemisphere.

Where is NGC 2305 located in the sky?

NGC 2305 lies in the constellation Volans at right ascension 06h 49m and declination -64° 16′.

What telescope do I need to see NGC 2305?

At magnitude 11.7, NGC 2305 is best observed with a 6-inch (150 mm) or larger telescope.

NGC 2305 — Galaxy in Volans

Galaxy Fair (31/100)

Elliptical

Magnitude 11.7^m Galaxy Volans (Vol) Visible

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1Properties

Magnitude 11.70

Angular Size 1.9′ × 1.0′

Position Angle 137°

Distance 158.33 million ly

Galaxy Type Elliptical (E)

Description

vF, vS, R, 2 st triangle

Position & Identifiers

RA 06h 48m 36.0s

Dec -64° 16' 00.0"

Constellation Volans (Vol)

Catalog NGC 2305

2How easy to spot?

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

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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 2305 · 1.9′×1.0′ · N up, E left

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Visibility scores assume a 150 mm Newton at Bortle 4.

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