About NGC 55 (C72)

NGC 55 is frequently observed by amateur astronomers and appears as a soft glow. It has moderate brightness.

Current visibility

It is currently below the horizon.

It stays above 30° for roughly 7 hours.

Galaxies are sensitive to light pollution, subtle features are easily lost in bright skies.

Observing tips

It requires patience and good conditions.

What to expect

It is more subtle than brighter Dso objects.

Type

Galaxy

Constellation

Sculptor

Distance

4200000 ly

Size

Season

Autumn

Difficulty

Hard

Magnitude

7.9