Southern Cigar Galaxy spiral

Southern Cigar Galaxy, is located in the constellation Sculptor, and is best seen in autumn.

Southern Cigar Galaxy is magnitude 7.9, and is 32 x 6 in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

1. Name:
2. Southern Cigar Galaxy

1. Type:
2. spiral

1. Magnitude (m):
2. 7.9

1. Size:
2. 32 x 6'

1. Constellation:
2. Sculptor

1. NGC:
2. 55

1. Caldwell #:
2. C72

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

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