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NGC 7242

NGC 7242 elliptical

NGC 7242, is located in the constellation Lacerta, and is best seen in autumn.

NGC 7242 is magnitude 13, and is in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. NGC 7242
      1. Type:
      2. elliptical
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 13

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



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