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Small Magellanic Cloud

Small Magellanic Cloud spiral

Small Magellanic Cloud, also known as the Nubecula Minor, is located in the constellation Hydrus, and is best seen in autumn.

Small Magellanic Cloud is magnitude 2.7, is 0.2 million light-years away, and is 5° 20' x 3° 5' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Small Magellanic Cloud
      1. Alt Name:
      2. Nubecula Minor
      1. Type:
      2. spiral
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 2.7
      1. Distance (Mly):
      2. 0.2 Mly
      1. Size:
      2. 5° 20' x 3° 5''
      1. NGC:
      2. 292

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



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