Fornax Dwarf - elliptical dwarf galaxy
Fornax Dwarf, is a elliptical dwarf located in the constellation Fornax.
Fornax Dwarf is magnitude 9.3*, is 0.46 million light-years away, and is 17' x 12.6' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.
- Name:
- Fornax Dwarf
- Type:
- elliptical dwarf galaxy
- Magnitude (m):
- 9.3
- Distance (Mly):
- 0.46 Mly
- Size:
- 17' x 12.6''
- Constellation:
- Fornax
* One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.
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