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Condor Galaxy

Condor Galaxy spiral

Condor Galaxy, also known as the IC 4970, is located in the constellation Pavo, and is best seen in autumn.

Condor Galaxy is magnitude 10.7, is 212 million light-years away, and is 6' x 1.7' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Condor Galaxy
      1. Alt Name:
      2. IC 4970
      1. Type:
      2. spiral
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 10.7
      1. Distance (Mly):
      2. 212 Mly
      1. Size:
      2. 6' x 1.7''
      1. NGC:
      2. 6872

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



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