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Sagittarius Dwarf

Sagittarius Dwarf - elliptical dwarf galaxy

Sagittarius Dwarf, is a elliptical dwarf located in the constellation Sagittarius.

Sagittarius Dwarf is magnitude 4.5*, is 0.065 million light-years away, and is 450' x 216' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Sagittarius Dwarf
      1. Type:
      2. elliptical dwarf galaxy
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 4.5
      1. Distance (Mly):
      2. 0.065 Mly
      1. Size:
      2. 450' x 216''

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



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