Leo I - spheroidal dwarf galaxy
Leo I, is a spheroidal dwarf located in the constellation Leo.
Leo I is magnitude 11.2*, is 0.82 million light-years away, and is 9.8' x 7.4' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.
- Name:
- Leo I
- Type:
- spheroidal dwarf galaxy
- Magnitude (m):
- 11.2
- Distance (Mly):
- 0.82 Mly
- Size:
- 9.8' x 7.4''
- Constellation:
- Leo
* One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.
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