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NGC 6438/A

NGC 6438/A galaxy pair

NGC 6438/A, is located in the constellation Octans, and is best seen in autumn.

NGC 6438/A is magnitude 11.6/12/6, and is in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. NGC 6438/A
      1. Type:
      2. galaxy pair
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 11.6/12/6

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



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