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Hardcastle Nebula

Hardcastle Nebula - barred spiral galaxy

Hardcastle Nebula , is a barred spiral located in the constellation Centaurus .

Hardcastle Nebula is magnitude 13.3*, and is in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Hardcastle Nebula
      1. Type:
      2. barred spiral galaxy
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 13.3

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



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