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The bright star Fomalhaut in the constellation of Piscis Austrinus
This chart shows the location of the bright star Fomalhaut in the constellation of Piscis Austrinus (The Southern Fish). This map shows most of the stars visible to the unaided eye under good conditions. Fomalhaut is the brightest star in the constellation and one of the brightest stars known to have an orbiting planet. It lies about 25 light-years from the Earth and is surrounded by a huge disc of dust.
Forrás:ESO, IAU and Sky & Telescope
About the Image
Id: | eso1216b |
Típus: | Chart |
Közzététel napja: | 2012. április 12. 15.00 |
Related releases: | eso1216 |
Size: | 3338 x 3312 px |
About the Object
Név: | Fomalhaut |
Típus: | Unspecified : Sky Phenomenon : Night Sky : Constellation |
Category: | Illustrations |