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Spindle Galaxy

Spindle Galaxy lenticular

Spindle Galaxy, is located in the constellation Draco, and is best seen in summer.

Spindle Galaxy is magnitude 10.7, is 50 million light-years away, and is 4.7' x 1.9' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Spindle Galaxy
      1. Type:
      2. lenticular
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 10.7
      1. Distance (Mly):
      2. 50 Mly
      1. Size:
      2. 4.7' x 1.9''
      1. NGC:
      2. 5866
      1. Messier #:
      2. M102

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



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