Ho II is an irregular galaxy 11.06 million light-years from the Sun, in Ursa Major. Its light has travelled 11.06 million years to reach us.
Fly there in 3D| Also known as | DDO 50 |
| Type | Irregular |
| Distance | 11.06 million light-years (rgb) |
| Radius | 12,690 light-years |
| Absolute magnitude | -16.72 |
| Constellation | Ursa Major |
| Position (J2000) | RA 124.7715°, Dec 70.7142° |
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 25,380 light-years takes as many years.
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).