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Pegasus Dwarf

Pegasus Dwarf - irregular dwarf galaxy

Pegasus Dwarf, is a irregular dwarf located in the constellation Pegasus .

Pegasus Dwarf is magnitude 13.2*, is 3 million light-years away, and is 5' x 2.7' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Pegasus Dwarf
      1. Type:
      2. irregular dwarf galaxy
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 13.2
      1. Distance (Mly):
      2. 3 Mly
      1. Size:
      2. 5' x 2.7''

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



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