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Comet Galaxy

Comet Galaxy spiral

Comet Galaxy , is located in the constellation Sculptor , and is best seen in autumn.

Comet Galaxy is magnitude 18.7, is 3200 million light-years away, and is in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Comet Galaxy
      1. Type:
      2. spiral
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 18.7
      1. Distance (Mly):
      2. 3200 Mly

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



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