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Maffei I

Maffei I - elliptical galaxy

Maffei I, is a elliptical located in the constellation Cassiopeia.

Maffei I is magnitude 11.14*, is 2.86 million light-years away, and is 3.36' x 1.68' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Maffei I
      1. Type:
      2. elliptical galaxy
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 11.14
      1. Distance (Mly):
      2. 2.86 Mly
      1. Size:
      2. 3.36' x 1.68''

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



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