Maffei I - elliptical galaxy
Maffei I, is a elliptical located in the constellation Cassiopeia.
Maffei I is magnitude 11.14*, is 2.86 million light-years away, and is 3.36' x 1.68' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.
- Name:
- Maffei I
- Type:
- elliptical galaxy
- Magnitude (m):
- 11.14
- Distance (Mly):
- 2.86 Mly
- Size:
- 3.36' x 1.68''
- Constellation:
- Cassiopeia
* One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.
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