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Stephan's Quintet

Stephan's Quintet galaxy group

Stephan's Quintet, is located in the constellation Pegasus , and is best seen in autumn.

Stephan's Quintet is magnitude 14.4, and is in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Stephan's Quintet
      1. Type:
      2. galaxy group
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 14.4
      1. NGC:
      2. 7317-7320

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



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