Helix Galaxy - Seyfert galaxy

Helix Galaxy , also known as the Pancake Galaxy, is a Seyfert located in the constellation Ursa Major .

Helix Galaxy is magnitude *, is 42 million light-years away, and is in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

1. Name:
2. Helix Galaxy

1. Alt Name:
2. Pancake Galaxy

1. Type:
2. Seyfert galaxy

1. Distance (Mly):
2. 42 Mly

1. Constellation:
2. Ursa Major

1. NGC:
2. NGC 2685

* One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.

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