Carina Dwarf

Dwarf Spheroidal Galaxy Carina Dwarf (E206-G220, PCG 19441), type dE3, in Carina

[Carina dwarf, AAO]

RA:
06 : 14.6
Dec:
-50 : 58
Type:
dE3
RV:
229 km/s (helioc)
Distance:
360 kly
Apparent Dimension:
23.5 x 15.5 arc min
Diameter:
Brightness:
20.9 m_v, 22.1 m_p
Abs. Mag:
Mass:
Carina Dwarf was discovered in 1977 with the UK Schmidt Telescope.

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Last Modification: March 7, 1998