IC 1613 - Dwarf Galaxy

IC 1613 otherwise known as Caldwell 51.

Distance: 2.3 million light-years

Apparent Magnitude: 9.9

Constellation: Cetus

Object Type: Dwarf Galaxy

What I found interesting about this object is it helps astronomers improve distance measurements to remote objects because the variables stars in it are mostly unobstructed by dust. Plus it’s just interesting to process and look at.