NGC 1060
Galaxy

NGC 1060

NGC 1060
We don’t yet know how old these photons are.
UV/IR
Date
2025-09-23
Location
36.3857° N, 28.0415° E
Integration
21m (125 × 10s)
Software
ZWO Seestar app
Notes
Plate solve
Centre RA
2h 43m 08.6s
Centre Dec
+32° 10′ 46″
Field
42.7′ × 76.0′
Pixel scale
2.37″/px
Orientation
-143.2° E of N
Captured from · Ελλάς
36.3857° N, 28.0415° E · open map ↗

Where to find it

Interactive sky chart centred on 2 43 08.6 +32 10 46, with constellation stick figures overlaid. Locate shows the whole constellation with the target ringed; Field zooms to the close-up. Drag to pan, scroll to zoom, click any star to identify it. Imagery: DSS colour survey via CDS Aladin Lite. Constellation figures © Dominic Ford (GPLv3).

Frequently asked questions

What kind of object is NGC 1060?
NGC 1060 is a galaxy.
What are the coordinates of NGC 1060?
NGC 1060 sits at right ascension 02h 43m 09s and declination +32° 10′ 46″ (J2000).
When is the best time to photograph NGC 1060?
NGC 1060 rides highest in the evening sky around October, reaching about 69° above the horizon from around 54°N.
What equipment was used to photograph NGC 1060?
This image of NGC 1060 was captured with ZWO Seestar S50 and ZWO Seestar S50 Camera.
How much exposure time went into this image?
This image of NGC 1060 represents 21m (125 × 10s) of total integration time.