Distant galaxies in NGC 300 field

A group of galaxies seen on NGC 300 images. They are all quite red and their similar colours indicate that they must be about equally distant. They probably constitute a distant cluster, now in the stage of formation.

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ESO

Over de afbeelding

Id:eso0221f
Type:Observatie
Publicatiedatum:7 augustus 2002
Gerelateerde berichten:eso0221
Grootte:756 x 920 px

Over het object

Naam:NGC 300
Type:Early Universe : Galaxy : Grouping : Cluster
Constellation:Sculptor
Categorie:Galaxy Clusters

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Coordinates

Position (RA):0 56 4.70
Position (Dec):-37° 42' 39.40"
Field of view:3.01 x 3.66 arcminutes
Orientation:North is 0.2° left of vertical