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Messier 77 |
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 | M77 is a type Sb spiral galaxy in the constellation Cetus. For various reasons, it is much more commonly referred to by its NGC number. NGC1068 is the nearest and brightest example of a type II Seyfert galaxy, showing broad and strong emission lines due to high velocity gas in the galaxy's inner regions. A strong radio source known as Cetus A sits in the nucleus. This is a small galaxy, and the core actually looks more like a slightly elliptical globular. In a 8" scope, 121x offers the best view. There is a faint star nearby which is perhaps slightly dimmer than the core of the galaxy. |
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| You can find more information about this Messier object by visiting: SEDS - The Messier Catalog. |
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M77 NGC1068 Dreyer description: Very bright, pretty large, irregularly round, abruptly brighter middle partially resolved nucleus; = M77. Const. Cetus Magnitude: 9.6 RA: 02h 42m 51.6s Dec: +00°00'14" RA: 02h 42m 40.2s Dec: -00°00'48" (Epoch 2000) Azm: 180°40'29" Alt: +43°43'11" Rise: 03:26 Transit: 09:28 Set: 15:31 Size: 7.0' x 5.9' |