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NGC 3258

NGC 3258 elliptical

NGC 3258, is located in the constellation Antlia, and is best seen in spring.

NGC 3258 is magnitude 11.7, is 133 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 3258
      1. Type:
      2. elliptical
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 11.7
      1. Distance (Mly):
      2. 133 Mly

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



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