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NGC 1275

NGC 1275

NGC 1275, also known as the Abell 426, is located in the constellation Perseus, and is best seen in winter.

NGC 1275 is magnitude 12.6, is 240 million light-years away, and is in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. NGC 1275
      1. Alt Name:
      2. Abell 426
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 12.6
      1. Distance (Mly):
      2. 240 Mly

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



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