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Blinking Galaxy

Blinking Galaxy

Blinking Galaxy, is located in the constellation Serpens, and is best seen in summer.

Blinking Galaxy is magnitude 12, and is in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Blinking Galaxy
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 12
      1. NGC:
      2. 6118

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



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