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Arp 271

Arp 271 galaxy pair

Arp 271, is located in the constellation Virgo, and is best seen in spring.

Arp 271 is magnitude 11.4, and is in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Arp 271
      1. Type:
      2. galaxy pair
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 11.4
      1. NGC:
      2. 5426/5427

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



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