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Mayall's Object

Mayall's Object ring

Mayall's Object , is located in the constellation Ursa Major , and is best seen in spring.

Mayall's Object is magnitude , is 450 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. Mayall's Object
      1. Type:
      2. ring
      1. Distance (Mly):
      2. 450 Mly

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



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