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NGC 3081

NGC 3081 ring

NGC 3081, is located in the constellation Hydra, and is best seen in spring.

NGC 3081 is magnitude 13.5, is 83 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 3081
      1. Type:
      2. ring
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 13.5
      1. Distance (Mly):
      2. 83 Mly

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



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