Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Camelopardalis (Cam)  ·  Contains:  IC 342
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IC 342, The Hidden Galaxy

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Also known as Caldwell 5, this galaxy is obscured by interstellar dust which also impacts the color.  Were it not for the dust, it would apparently be visible to the naked eye.  At 21′.4 × 20′.9, its angular size is only eclisped by M33 and M31.

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IC 342, The Hidden Galaxy, Rob Foster