I am returning some data *(example below)* and saving it to a jQuery object *(or is this an array and I am confusing the two?)* when I log the variable that is the object it has the values I am looking for but how do I access the data inside this object?

**code**

```
$itemPosition = {
    'top': $item.offset().top,
    'left':$item.offset().left
},

console.log($itemPosition);

```

This would log out *(the in this case expected)* `top: 0` & `left: 490`.

But how can I know work with those values?

*Also, while this it is probably obvious I am still in the early stages of learning jQuery/Javascript rest assured that reference books are on their way, but so far the SO community has been invaluable to my learning, so thanks for reading!*

J.