Kowal's Object - dwarf galaxy
Kowal's Object , also known as the Sagittarius Dwarf, is a dwarf located in the constellation Sagittarius.
Kowal's Object is magnitude 15.5*, is 3.3 million light-years away, and is 2.9' x 2.1' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.
- Name:
- Kowal's Object
- Alt Name:
- Sagittarius Dwarf
- Type:
- dwarf galaxy
- Magnitude (m):
- 15.5
- Distance (Mly):
- 3.3 Mly
- Size:
- 2.9' x 2.1''
- Constellation:
- Sagittarius
* One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.
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