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Caldwell 45

Caldwell 45 spiral

Caldwell 45, is located in the constellation Bootes, and is best seen in summer.

Caldwell 45 is magnitude 10.2, and is 6 x 4 in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Caldwell 45
      1. Type:
      2. spiral
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 10.2
      1. Size:
      2. 6 x 4'
      1. NGC:
      2. 5248
      1. Caldwell #:
      2. C45

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



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