About NGC 891 (C23)

NGC 891 is frequently observed by amateur astronomers and appears as a soft glow. It is quite faint.

Current visibility

It is currently below the horizon.

It stays above 30° for roughly 6 hours.

Galaxies are sensitive to light pollution, fine detail requires darker skies.

Observing tips

This object is better suited for experienced observers.

What to expect

At higher magnification, subtle detail can be detected.

It is less prominent than the brightest objects in the catalog.

Type

Galaxy

Constellation

Andromeda

Distance

31000000 ly

Size

Season

Autumn

Difficulty

Very Hard

Magnitude

10.8