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Stephan's Quintet

Stephan's Quintet - galaxy group galaxy

Stephan's Quintet, is a galaxy group located in the constellation Pegasus .

Stephan's Quintet is magnitude 14.4*, and is in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Stephan's Quintet
      1. Type:
      2. galaxy group galaxy
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 14.4
      1. NGC:
      2. NGC 7317-20

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



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