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Sculptor Galaxy

Sculptor Galaxy - spiral galaxy

Sculptor Galaxy , also known as the Silver Coin Galaxy, is a spiral located in the constellation Sculptor .

Sculptor Galaxy is magnitude 8*, is 11.4 million light-years away, and is 27.5' x 6.8' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Sculptor Galaxy
      1. Alt Name:
      2. Silver Coin Galaxy
      1. Type:
      2. spiral galaxy
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 8
      1. Distance (Mly):
      2. 11.4 Mly
      1. Size:
      2. 27.5' x 6.8''
      1. Caldwell #:
      2. C65

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



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