NGC 1559

NGC 1559 spiral

NGC 1559, is located in the constellation Reticulum, and is best seen in winter.

NGC 1559 is magnitude 11, and is in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

1. Name:
2. NGC 1559

1. Type:
2. spiral

1. Magnitude (m):
2. 11

1. Constellation:
2. Reticulum

* One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.

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