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Needle Galaxy

Needle Galaxy spiral

Needle Galaxy, is located in the constellation Coma Berenices, and is best seen in spring.

Needle Galaxy is magnitude 10.42, is 42.7 million light-years away, and is 15.9' x 1.85' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Needle Galaxy
      1. Type:
      2. spiral
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 10.42
      1. Distance (Mly):
      2. 42.7 Mly
      1. Size:
      2. 15.9' x 1.85''
      1. NGC:
      2. 4565
      1. Caldwell #:
      2. C38

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



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