NGC 6040

Galaxy in Hercules

Dreyer's description: vF, eS, F* close

Cross Identifications: GC 5799. Stephan I; Arp 122 (with NGC 6040B).


Right Ascension: 16 : 04.4 (hours : minutes)
Declination: +17 : 45 (degrees : minutes)
Apparent Magnitude: 15. p
Apparent Diameter: 1.6 (arc minutes)

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