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NGC 1569

NGC 1569 starburst

NGC 1569, is located in the constellation Camelopardalis, and is best seen in winter.

NGC 1569 is magnitude 12, is 11 million light-years away, and is 3.6' x 1.8' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. NGC 1569
      1. Type:
      2. starburst
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 12
      1. Distance (Mly):
      2. 11 Mly
      1. Size:
      2. 3.6' x 1.8''

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



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