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Tadpole Galaxy

Tadpole Galaxy spiral

Tadpole Galaxy , also known as the Arp 188, is located in the constellation Draco , and is best seen in summer.

Tadpole Galaxy is magnitude 14.4, is 400 million light-years away, and is 3.6' x 0.8' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Tadpole Galaxy
      1. Alt Name:
      2. Arp 188
      1. Type:
      2. spiral
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 14.4
      1. Distance (Mly):
      2. 400 Mly
      1. Size:
      2. 3.6' x 0.8''

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



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