Apparent Size of Common Celestial Objects
Nov 21, 2024 by WO Team
Celestial object | Apparent dimensions ( arcminute ) |
Moon | 34.1 - 29.3 |
Venus | 1.1 - 0.16 |
Mars | 0.42 - 0.06 |
Jupiter | 0.84 - 0.5 |
Saturn | 0.33 - 0.24 |
Andromeda Galaxy (M31) | 190 × 60 |
Veil Nebula | 180 |
Heart Nebula (NGC 896) | 150 × 150 |
Pleiades (M45) | 120 |
North America Nebula (NGC 7000) | 120 × 100 |
Triangulum Galaxy (M33) | 70.8 × 41.7 |
Orion Nebula (M42) | 65 × 60 |
Helix Nebula (NGC 7293) | 22 × 12 |
Bode's Galaxy (M81) | 26.9 × 14.1 |
Whirlpool Galaxy (M51) | 11.2 × 6.9 |
Cigar Galaxy (M82) | 11.2 × 4.3 |