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IC 10

IC 10 starburst

IC 10, is located in the constellation Cassiopeia, and is best seen in autumn.

IC 10 is magnitude 10.4, is 2.5 million light-years away, and is 6.8' x 6' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. IC 10
      1. Type:
      2. starburst
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 10.4
      1. Distance (Mly):
      2. 2.5 Mly
      1. Size:
      2. 6.8' x 6''

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



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