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Kowal's Object

Kowal's Object - dwarf galaxy

Kowal's Object , also known as the Sagittarius Dwarf, is a dwarf located in the constellation Sagittarius.

Kowal's Object is magnitude 15.5*, is 3.3 million light-years away, and is 2.9' x 2.1' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Kowal's Object
      1. Alt Name:
      2. Sagittarius Dwarf
      1. Type:
      2. dwarf galaxy
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 15.5
      1. Distance (Mly):
      2. 3.3 Mly
      1. Size:
      2. 2.9' x 2.1''

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



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