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Seyfert's Sextet

Seyfert's Sextet - galaxy group galaxy

Seyfert's Sextet, is a galaxy group located in the constellation Serpens.

Seyfert's Sextet is magnitude 14.7*, is 190 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. Seyfert's Sextet
      1. Type:
      2. galaxy group galaxy
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 14.7
      1. Distance (Mly):
      2. 190 Mly
      1. NGC:
      2. NGC 6027A-E

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



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