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Fornax Dwarf

Fornax Dwarf - elliptical dwarf galaxy

Fornax Dwarf, is a elliptical dwarf located in the constellation Fornax.

Fornax Dwarf is magnitude 9.3*, is 0.46 million light-years away, and is 17' x 12.6' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Fornax Dwarf
      1. Type:
      2. elliptical dwarf galaxy
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 9.3
      1. Distance (Mly):
      2. 0.46 Mly
      1. Size:
      2. 17' x 12.6''

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



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