Sextans B - irregular dwarf galaxy
Sextans B, is a irregular dwarf located in the constellation Sextans .
Sextans B is magnitude 11.9*, is 4.44 million light-years away, and is 5.1' x 3.5' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.
- Name:
- Sextans B
- Type:
- irregular dwarf galaxy
- Magnitude (m):
- 11.9
- Distance (Mly):
- 4.44 Mly
- Size:
- 5.1' x 3.5''
- Constellation:
- Sextans
* One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.
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