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Seashell Galaxy

Seashell Galaxy - galaxy group galaxy

Seashell Galaxy , is a galaxy group located in the constellation Centaurus .

Seashell Galaxy is magnitude 14.1*, is 280 million light-years away, and is in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Seashell Galaxy
      1. Type:
      2. galaxy group galaxy
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 14.1
      1. Distance (Mly):
      2. 280 Mly

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



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