Cam B

Irregular · 10.89 million light-years

Cam B is an irregular galaxy 10.89 million light-years from the Sun, in Camelopardalis. Its light has travelled 10.89 million years to reach us.

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Facts

Also known asKK 44
TypeIrregular
Distance10.89 million light-years (rgb)
Radius3,686 light-years
Absolute magnitude-11.85
ConstellationCamelopardalis
Position (J2000)RA 73.2750°, Dec 67.0992°

Its light

The light you see left 11 million years ago, after the dinosaurs, when mammals spread across the Earth. At the speed of light, crossing its 7,372 light-years takes as many years.

Nearest named galaxies and clusters to it

In Orrery Space

In galaxy mode, press Local Universe and search for it on the map, or follow the link above: the autopilot flies there, and up close the galaxy is drawn to its catalogued size, shape and tilt (the stars and arms themselves are illustrative).

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