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Sculptor Galaxy

Sculptor Galaxy starburst

Sculptor Galaxy, also known as the Silver Dollar Galaxy, is located in the constellation Sculptor, and is best seen in autumn.

Sculptor Galaxy is magnitude 8, is 11.4 million light-years away, and is 27.5' x 6.8' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Sculptor Galaxy
      1. Alt Name:
      2. Silver Dollar Galaxy
      1. Type:
      2. starburst
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 8
      1. Distance (Mly):
      2. 11.4 Mly
      1. Size:
      2. 27.5' x 6.8''
      1. NGC:
      2. 253
      1. Caldwell #:
      2. C65

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



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