WLM is an irregular galaxy 3.00 million light-years from the Sun, in Cetus. Its light has travelled 3.00 million years to reach us.
Fly there in 3D| Also known as | DDO 221 |
| Type | Irregular |
| Distance | 3.00 million light-years (rgb) |
| Radius | 4,208 light-years |
| Absolute magnitude | -13.95 |
| Constellation | Cetus |
| Position (J2000) | RA 0.4920°, Dec -15.4611° |
The light you see left 3.0 million years ago, when earlier kinds of human were making stone tools. At the speed of light, crossing its 8,416 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).