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Minkowski's Object

Minkowski's Object lenticular

Minkowski's Object, is located in the constellation Cetus , and is best seen in winter.

Minkowski's Object is magnitude 12.2, is 230 million light-years away, and is 1.8' x 1.7' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Minkowski's Object
      1. Type:
      2. lenticular
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 12.2
      1. Distance (Mly):
      2. 230 Mly
      1. Size:
      2. 1.8' x 1.7''
      1. NGC:
      2. 541

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



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