The Cetus A is a spiral galaxy in the constellation Cetus, located about 60,000,000 light-years from Earth. With an apparent size of 6.9' x 5.9' and a magnitude of 8.9, it is best observed during autumn.

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

Type

Spiral Galaxy

Constellation

Cetus

Distance

60000000 ly

Size

6.9' x 5.9'

Season

Autumn

Difficulty

Moderate

Magnitude

8.9