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Fireworks Galaxy

Fireworks Galaxy starburst

Fireworks Galaxy, is located in the constellation Cepheus, and is best seen in autumn.

Fireworks Galaxy is magnitude 9.6, is 22.5 million light-years away, and is 11.5' x 9.8' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Fireworks Galaxy
      1. Type:
      2. starburst
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 9.6
      1. Distance (Mly):
      2. 22.5 Mly
      1. Size:
      2. 11.5' x 9.8''
      1. NGC:
      2. 6946
      1. Caldwell #:
      2. C12

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



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