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Caldwell 18
Caldwell 18
Credit: NASA, ESA

C18

Caldwell 18 (NGC 185) is a galaxy located within the constellation Casseopeia.

C18 is best viewed during Fall, is magnitude 9.2*, and can be viewed with large binoculars. It is 12 x 9' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) in size.

      1. Name:
      1. Type:
      2. galaxy
      1. NGC:
      2. 185
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 9.2
      1. Viewing:
      2. large binoculars
      1. Size:
      2. 12 x 9'
      1. RA:
      2. 00 39.0
      1. Dec:
      2. +48 20'
      1. Season:
      2. Fall


    * The naked eye can see up to magnitude 8 objects under ideal dark sky conditions.