Leo III - irregular galaxy
Leo III, also known as the Leo A, is a irregular located in the constellation Leo.
Leo III is magnitude 12.9*, is 2.6 million light-years away, and is 5.1' x 3.1' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.
- Name:
- Leo III
- Alt Name:
- Leo A
- Type:
- irregular galaxy
- Magnitude (m):
- 12.9
- Distance (Mly):
- 2.6 Mly
- Size:
- 5.1' x 3.1''
- Constellation:
- Leo
* One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.
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