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Sextans A

Sextans A - irregular dwarf galaxy

Sextans A, is a irregular dwarf located in the constellation Sextans .

Sextans A is magnitude 11.9*, is 4.31 million light-years away, and is 5.9' x 4.9' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Sextans A
      1. Type:
      2. irregular dwarf galaxy
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 11.9
      1. Distance (Mly):
      2. 4.31 Mly
      1. Size:
      2. 5.9' x 4.9''

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



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