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Ursa Minor Dwarf

Ursa Minor Dwarf - spheroidal dwarf galaxy

Ursa Minor Dwarf, is a spheroidal dwarf located in the constellation Ursa Minor.

Ursa Minor Dwarf is magnitude 11.9*, is 0.2 million light-years away, and is 30.2' x 19.1' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Ursa Minor Dwarf
      1. Type:
      2. spheroidal dwarf galaxy
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 11.9
      1. Distance (Mly):
      2. 0.2 Mly
      1. Size:
      2. 30.2' x 19.1''

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



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