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Centaurus A

Centaurus A starburst

Centaurus A, is located in the constellation Centaurus, and is best seen in spring.

Centaurus A is magnitude 6.84, is 13 million light-years away, and is 25.7' x 20' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Centaurus A
      1. Type:
      2. starburst
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 6.84
      1. Distance (Mly):
      2. 13 Mly
      1. Size:
      2. 25.7' x 20''
      1. NGC:
      2. 5128
      1. Caldwell #:
      2. C77

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



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