Barnard's Galaxy - barred irregular galaxy
Barnard's Galaxy, is a barred irregular located in the constellation Sagittarius.
Barnard's Galaxy is magnitude 9.3*, is 1.63 million light-years away, and is 15.5' x 13.5' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.
- Name:
- Barnard's Galaxy
- Type:
- barred irregular galaxy
- Magnitude (m):
- 9.3
- Distance (Mly):
- 1.63 Mly
- Size:
- 15.5' x 13.5''
- Constellation:
- Sagittarius
- NGC:
- NGC 6822
- Caldwell #:
- C57
* One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.
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