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Cetus A

Cetus A spiral

Cetus A, also known as the Squid Galaxy, is located in the constellation Cetus, and is best seen in winter.

Cetus A is magnitude 9.6, is 47 million light-years away, and is 7.1' x 6' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Cetus A
      1. Alt Name:
      2. Squid Galaxy
      1. Type:
      2. spiral
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 9.6
      1. Distance (Mly):
      2. 47 Mly
      1. Size:
      2. 7.1' x 6''
      1. NGC:
      2. 1068
      1. Messier #:
      2. M77

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



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