Ho I

Irregular · 12.52 million light-years

Ho I is an irregular galaxy 12.52 million light-years from the Sun, in Ursa Major. Its light has travelled 12.52 million years to reach us.

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Facts

Also known asDDO 63
TypeIrregular
Distance12.52 million light-years (rgb)
Radius6,572 light-years
Absolute magnitude-14.49
ConstellationUrsa Major
Position (J2000)RA 145.1160°, Dec 71.1864°

Its light

The light you see left 13 million years ago, after the dinosaurs, when mammals spread across the Earth. At the speed of light, crossing its 13,144 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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