Helix Galaxy - Seyfert galaxy
Helix Galaxy , also known as the Pancake Galaxy, is a Seyfert located in the constellation Ursa Major .
Helix Galaxy is magnitude *, is 42 million light-years away, and is in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.
- Name:
- Helix Galaxy
- Alt Name:
- Pancake Galaxy
- Type:
- Seyfert galaxy
- Distance (Mly):
- 42 Mly
- Constellation:
- Ursa Major
- NGC:
- NGC 2685
* One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.
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