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Bear's Paw Galaxy

Bear's Paw Galaxy dwarf

Bear's Paw Galaxy, is located in the constellation Lynx, and is best seen in spring.

Bear's Paw Galaxy is magnitude 12.3, and is 1.7' x 1.5' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Bear's Paw Galaxy
      1. Type:
      2. dwarf
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 12.3
      1. Size:
      2. 1.7' x 1.5''
      1. NGC:
      2. 2537

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



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