Helix Galaxy Seyfert

Helix Galaxy , also known as the Pancake Galaxy, is located in the constellation Ursa Major , and is best seen in spring.

Helix Galaxy is magnitude , is 42 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. Helix Galaxy

1. Alt Name:
2. Pancake Galaxy

1. Type:
2. Seyfert

1. Distance (Mly):
2. 42 Mly

1. Constellation:
2. Ursa Major

1. NGC:
2. 2685

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

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