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NGC 1291

NGC 1291 ring

NGC 1291, is located in the constellation Eridanus, and is best seen in winter.

NGC 1291 is magnitude 9.4, is 33 million light-years away, and is in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. NGC 1291
      1. Type:
      2. ring
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 9.4
      1. Distance (Mly):
      2. 33 Mly

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



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