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Arp 116

Arp 116 galaxy pair

Arp 116, is located in the constellation Virgo, and is best seen in spring.

Arp 116 is magnitude 11.9, and is in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Arp 116
      1. Type:
      2. galaxy pair
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 11.9
      1. NGC:
      2. 4647
      1. Messier #:
      2. M60

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



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