When is the best time to observe NGC 80?

NGC 80 is best observed from August through October, with peak visibility during September when it transits around midnight in the Northern Hemisphere.

Where is NGC 80 located in the sky?

NGC 80 lies in the constellation Andromeda at right ascension 00h 21m and declination +22° 21′.

What telescope do I need to see NGC 80?

At magnitude 12.1, NGC 80 is a challenging target that needs at least an 8-inch (200 mm) telescope and dark skies.

NGC 80 — Galaxy in Andromeda

Galaxy Fair (29/100)

Elliptical

Magnitude 12.1^m Galaxy Andromeda (And) Visible

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1Properties

Magnitude 12.1

Angular Size 1.8′ × 1.6′

Position Angle 5°

Distance 264.65 million ly

Galaxy Type Elliptical (E-S0)

Description

F, S, R, psbM

Position & Identifiers

RA 00h 21m 10.8s

Dec +22° 21' 25.9"

Constellation Andromeda (And)

Catalog NGC 80

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	Hard+
Celestron C8 (203 mm SCT) C8 203mm	Medium+	Medium+	Medium

Easy Medium Hard Very hard Impossible

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

Medium on Seestar S50

3Visibility

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Best season Aug – Oct (peak: Sep)

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125x TFOV: 0.4° Lim. mag: 13.6

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NGC 80 · 1.8′×1.6′ · N up, E left

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Visibility scores assume a 150 mm Newton at Bortle 4.

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