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Swelling Spiral Galaxy

Swelling Spiral Galaxy spiral

Swelling Spiral Galaxy, is located in the constellation Virgo, and is best seen in spring.

Swelling Spiral Galaxy is magnitude 10.5, and is 6 x 5.5 in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Swelling Spiral Galaxy
      1. Type:
      2. spiral
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 10.5
      1. Size:
      2. 6 x 5.5'
      1. NGC:
      2. 4303
      1. Messier #:
      2. M61

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



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