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Antenna Galaxies

Antenna Galaxies galaxy pair

Antenna Galaxies, also known as the Ring Tail Galaxies, is located in the constellation Corvus, and is best seen in spring.

Antenna Galaxies is magnitude 10.7/13, and is 2.6 x 1.8 in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Antenna Galaxies
      1. Alt Name:
      2. Ring Tail Galaxies
      1. Type:
      2. galaxy pair
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 10.7/13
      1. Size:
      2. 2.6 x 1.8'
      1. NGC:
      2. 4038/4039
      1. Caldwell #:
      2. C60/C61

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



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