Phoenix Dwarf - irregular dwarf galaxy
Phoenix Dwarf, is a irregular dwarf located in the constellation Phoenix.
Phoenix Dwarf is magnitude 13.1*, is 1.44 million light-years away, and is 4.9' x 4.1' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.
- Name:
- Phoenix Dwarf
- Type:
- irregular dwarf galaxy
- Magnitude (m):
- 13.1
- Distance (Mly):
- 1.44 Mly
- Size:
- 4.9' x 4.1''
- Constellation:
- Phoenix
* One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.
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