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Caldwell 3

Caldwell 3 spiral

Caldwell 3, is located in the constellation Draco, and is best seen in summer.

Caldwell 3 is magnitude 9.7, and is 21 x 7 in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Caldwell 3
      1. Type:
      2. spiral
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 9.7
      1. Size:
      2. 21 x 7'
      1. NGC:
      2. 4236
      1. Caldwell #:
      2. C3

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



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