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IC 2051

IC 2051 spiral

IC 2051, is located in the constellation Mensa, and is best seen in winter.

IC 2051 is magnitude 12.3, and is in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. IC 2051
      1. Type:
      2. spiral
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 12.3

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



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