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Little Sombrero Galaxy

Little Sombrero Galaxy spiral

Little Sombrero Galaxy, is located in the constellation Pegasus, and is best seen in autumn.

Little Sombrero Galaxy is magnitude 11.6, is 40 million light-years away, and is 5.5' x 2.3' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Little Sombrero Galaxy
      1. Type:
      2. spiral
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 11.6
      1. Distance (Mly):
      2. 40 Mly
      1. Size:
      2. 5.5' x 2.3''
      1. NGC:
      2. 7814
      1. Caldwell #:
      2. C43

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



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