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Silver Sliver Galaxy

Silver Sliver Galaxy spiral

Silver Sliver Galaxy, is located in the constellation Andromeda, and is best seen in winter.

Silver Sliver Galaxy is magnitude 9.9, and is 14 x 2 in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Silver Sliver Galaxy
      1. Type:
      2. spiral
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 9.9
      1. Size:
      2. 14 x 2'
      1. NGC:
      2. 891
      1. Caldwell #:
      2. C23

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



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