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Sextans B

Sextans B dwarf

Sextans B, is located in the constellation Sextans , and is best seen in spring.

Sextans B is magnitude 11.9, is 4.44 million light-years away, and is 5.1' x 3.5' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Sextans B
      1. Type:
      2. dwarf
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 11.9
      1. Distance (Mly):
      2. 4.44 Mly
      1. Size:
      2. 5.1' x 3.5''

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



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