NGC 3079 | Galaxies in Ursa Major

NGC 3079

NGC 3079, is located in the constellation Ursa Major, and is best seen in spring.

NGC 3079 is magnitude 10.6, and is in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

1. Name:
2. NGC 3079

1. Magnitude (m):
2. 10.6

1. Constellation:
2. Ursa Major

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

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