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Leo II

Leo II dwarf

Leo II, also known as the Leo B, is located in the constellation Leo, and is best seen in spring.

Leo II is magnitude 12.6, is 0.69 million light-years away, and is 12' x 11' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Leo II
      1. Alt Name:
      2. Leo B
      1. Type:
      2. dwarf
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 12.6
      1. Distance (Mly):
      2. 0.69 Mly
      1. Size:
      2. 12' x 11''
      1. Constellation:
      2. Leo

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



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