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M74 NGC 628

TYPESpiral Galaxy
CONSTPisces
MAG9.4
Star Hop
Imaging Reference
NGC 628
Object Data

The NGC 628 is a spiral galaxy in the constellation Pisces, located about 35,000,000 light-years from Earth. With an apparent size of 10.0' x 9.6' and a magnitude of 9.4, it is best observed during autumn.

Under dark skies, this object is considered Very Hard to observe with small amateur telescopes.

Type
Spiral Galaxy
Constellation
Pisces
Distance
35000000 ly
Size
10.0' x 9.6'
Season
Autumn
Difficulty
Very Hard
Magnitude
9.4
Altitude Profile (24h)
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