Internet Encyclopedia of Science
GALAXIES
A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z

                   • HOME
• ABOUT
• CATEGORIES
• USE OF TEXT AND IMAGES
• NEWSLETTER

  



Ursa Minor Dwarf


Ursa Minor Dwarf
Image credit: Mischa Schirmer
A dwarf spheroidal or elliptical system, consisting mostly of old stars, that is one of the small satellite galaxies of the Milky Way. It was discovered by A. G. Wilson at Lowell Observatory in 1954.


apparent size 41' × 26'
distance 240,000 light-years
position R.A. 15h 8.8m, Dec. +67° 12'


Related category

   • GALAXIES


Also on this site:

Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living
Encyclopedia of History




BACK TO TOP