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Polarissima Australis

Polarissima Australis spiral

Polarissima Australis, is located in the constellation Octans, and is best seen in autumn.

Polarissima Australis is magnitude 13.5, and is in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Polarissima Australis
      1. Type:
      2. spiral
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 13.5
      1. NGC:
      2. 2573

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



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