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Barnard's Galaxy (NGC 6822)

Barnard's Galaxy (NGC 6822) is a galaxy in the constellation Sagittarius with an apparent magnitude of 8.1, spanning about 17 arcminutes. It is within reach of binoculars or a small telescope.

It is best placed in the evening sky around July. It is visible from the whole southern hemisphere and from northern latitudes up to about 75°N.

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