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Caldwell 48

Caldwell 48 spiral

Caldwell 48, is located in the constellation Cancer, and is best seen in spring.

Caldwell 48 is magnitude 10.3, and is 4.5 x 3 in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Caldwell 48
      1. Type:
      2. spiral
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 10.3
      1. Size:
      2. 4.5 x 3'
      1. NGC:
      2. 2775
      1. Caldwell #:
      2. C48

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



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