Galaxies Comets Black holes Field of view Observational Catalogue of Galaxies
Galaxies ranked by observing conditions at 52° northern latitude, combining apparent magnitude with altitude above the horizon. Selectable by season, month, local time and azimuth.
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Mag = apparent magnitude (lower = brighter). Positions computed for 52.2°N, 5.3°E. Images: DSS2 / CDS.