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Scorpion Galaxy

Scorpion Galaxy galaxy pair

Scorpion Galaxy, is located in the constellation Sextans, and is best seen in spring.

Scorpion Galaxy 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. Scorpion Galaxy
      1. Type:
      2. galaxy pair
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 10.6
      1. NGC:
      2. 3166/3169

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



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