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Caldwell 83

Caldwell 83 spiral

Caldwell 83, is located in the constellation Centaurus, and is best seen in spring.

Caldwell 83 is magnitude 8.7, and is 20 x 4 in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Caldwell 83
      1. Type:
      2. spiral
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 8.7
      1. Size:
      2. 20 x 4'
      1. NGC:
      2. 4945
      1. Caldwell #:
      2. C83

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



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