The Antennae Galaxies in the constellation of Corvus
This chart shows the location òÀÔ marked with an open red circle òÀÔ of the Antennae Galaxies (also known as NGC 4038 and 4039) in the constellation of Corvus (The Crow).This chart shows the stars that can be seen with the unaided eye from a dark site. The interacting galaxies can be seen as a small double hazy patch through moderate-sized amateur telescopes.
Credit:ESO, IAU and Sky & Telescope
About the Image
Id: | eso1137e |
Type: | Chart |
Release date: | 3 October 2011, 11:30 |
Related releases: | eso1137 |
Size: | 3338 x 3280 px |
About the Object
Name: | Antennae Galaxies, Corvus Constellation, NGC 4038, NGC 4039 |
Type: | Milky Way : Sky Phenomenon : Night Sky : Constellation Local Universe : Galaxy : Type : Interacting |
Distance: | 75 million light years |
Category: | Galaxies |
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