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Hercules A

Hercules A radio

Hercules A , is located in the constellation Hercules, and is best seen in summer.

Hercules A is magnitude , is 2100 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. Hercules A
      1. Type:
      2. radio
      1. Distance (Mly):
      2. 2100 Mly

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



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