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NGC 1705

NGC 1705 starburst

NGC 1705, is located in the constellation Pictor, and is best seen in winter.

NGC 1705 is magnitude 12.6, is 16.6 million light-years away, and is 1.9' x 1.5' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. NGC 1705
      1. Type:
      2. starburst
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 12.6
      1. Distance (Mly):
      2. 16.6 Mly
      1. Size:
      2. 1.9' x 1.5''

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



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