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Malin 1

Malin 1 spiral

Malin 1 , is located in the constellation Coma Berenices , and is best seen in spring.

Malin 1 is magnitude 15.8, is 1190 million light-years away, and is 0.22 x 0.20' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Malin 1
      1. Type:
      2. spiral
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 15.8
      1. Distance (Mly):
      2. 1190 Mly
      1. Size:
      2. 0.22 x 0.20''

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



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