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A galactic collision in the constellation of Aquarius
This chart shows the location of the galactic merger NGC 7252, known as Atoms-for-Peace, within the constellation of Aquarius (the Water Bearer). This map shows most of the stars visible to the unaided eye under good conditions and NGC 7252 itself is marked as a red oval in a circle near the bottom. This curious object is faintly visible in moderate-sized amateur telescopes.
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ESO, IAU and Sky & Telescope
About the Image
| Id: | eso1044b |
| Type: | Chart |
| Release date: | 10 November 2010, 12:00 |
| Related releases: | eso1044 |
| Size: | 3338 x 3130 px |
About the Object
| Name: | NGC 7252 |
| Type: | • Local Universe : Galaxy : Type : Interacting • X - Illustrations |
| Distance: | 220 million light years |
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