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Carina Dwarf

Carina Dwarf - spheroidal dwarf galaxy

Carina Dwarf , is a spheroidal dwarf located in the constellation Carina.

Carina Dwarf is magnitude 11.3*, is 0.33 million light-years away, and is 23.4' x 15.5' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Carina Dwarf
      1. Type:
      2. spheroidal dwarf galaxy
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 11.3
      1. Distance (Mly):
      2. 0.33 Mly
      1. Size:
      2. 23.4' x 15.5''

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



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