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Arp 240

Arp 240 galaxy pair

Arp 240, is located in the constellation Virgo, and is best seen in spring.

Arp 240 is magnitude 12.9, and is in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Arp 240
      1. Type:
      2. galaxy pair
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 12.9
      1. NGC:
      2. 5257/5258

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



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