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Fourcade-Figueroa object

Fourcade-Figueroa object galaxy

Fourcade-Figueroa object , also known as the ESO 270-17, is located in the constellation Centaurus , and is best seen in spring.

Fourcade-Figueroa object is magnitude 11.7, and is 11.5' x 1.4' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Fourcade-Figueroa object
      1. Alt Name:
      2. ESO 270-17
      1. Type:
      2. galaxy
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 11.7
      1. Size:
      2. 11.5' x 1.4''

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



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