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Zwicky's Triplet

Zwicky's Triplet galaxy group

Zwicky's Triplet, is located in the constellation Hercules, and is best seen in summer.

Zwicky's Triplet is magnitude , and is in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Zwicky's Triplet
      1. Type:
      2. galaxy group

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



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