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NGC 2146

NGC 2146 starburst

NGC 2146, is located in the constellation Camelopardalis, and is best seen in winter.

NGC 2146 is magnitude 11.4, is 70 million light-years away, and is 6' x 3.4' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. NGC 2146
      1. Type:
      2. starburst
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 11.4
      1. Distance (Mly):
      2. 70 Mly
      1. Size:
      2. 6' x 3.4''

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



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