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Backward Galaxy

Backward Galaxy spiral

Backward Galaxy , is located in the constellation Centaurus , and is best seen in spring.

Backward Galaxy is magnitude 12.6, is 200 million light-years away, and is 1.7' x 1.6' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Backward Galaxy
      1. Type:
      2. spiral
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 12.6
      1. Distance (Mly):
      2. 200 Mly
      1. Size:
      2. 1.7' x 1.6''
      1. NGC:
      2. 4622

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



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