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Surfboard Galaxy

Surfboard Galaxy spiral

Surfboard Galaxy, is located in the constellation Ursa Major, and is best seen in spring.

Surfboard Galaxy is magnitude 11, and is 8 x 1 in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Surfboard Galaxy
      1. Type:
      2. spiral
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 11
      1. Size:
      2. 8 x 1'
      1. NGC:
      2. 3556
      1. Messier #:
      2. M108

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



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