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Cartwheel Galaxy

Cartwheel Galaxy ring

Cartwheel Galaxy, also known as the PGC 2248, is located in the constellation Sculptor, and is best seen in autumn.

Cartwheel Galaxy is magnitude 15.2, is 500 million light-years away, and is 1.1' x 0.9' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Cartwheel Galaxy
      1. Alt Name:
      2. PGC 2248
      1. Type:
      2. ring
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 15.2
      1. Distance (Mly):
      2. 500 Mly
      1. Size:
      2. 1.1' x 0.9''

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



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