NGC 312

NGC 312 is an elliptical galaxy in the constellation Phoenix. It was discovered on September 5, 1836, by John Herschel.^[2] NGC 312 is situated south of the celestial equator and, as such, it is more easily visible from the southern hemisphere. Given its B magnitude of 13.4, NGC 312 is visible with the help of a telescope having an aperture of 10 inches (250mm) or more.

ConstellationPhoenix

Right ascension00^h 56^m 15.9^s[1]

Declination−52° 46′ 58″^[1]

Redshift0.026612^[1]

Quick facts Observation data (J2000 epoch), Constellation ...

NGC 312
NGC 312 (top) with DECam. The spiral galaxy at the bottom is ESO 151-5.
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Constellation	Phoenix
Right ascension	00h 56m 15.9s[1]
Declination	−52° 46′ 58″[1]
Redshift	0.026612[1]
Heliocentric radial velocity	7,978 km/s[1]
Apparent magnitude (V)	13.42[1]
Characteristics
Type	E2[1]
Apparent size (V)	1.4' × 1.1'[1]
Other designations
ESO 151- G 006, 2MASX J00561593-5246576, ESO-LV 1510060, 6dF J0056158-524658, PGC 3343.[1]

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