NGC 1365 in the constellation of Fornax

This chart shows the location of the galaxy NGC 1365 within the constellation of Fornax (the Furnace). This map shows most of the stars visible to the unaided eye under good conditions and the galaxy itself is marked as a red oval in a circle at the left. This galaxy is fairly bright and can be seen in a small telescope.

Credit:

ESO, IAU/Sky and Telescope

About the Image

Id:eso1038c
Type:Chart
Release date:22 September 2010, 12:00
Related releases:eso1038
Size:3338 x 3338 px

About the Object

Name:NGC 1365
Type:Local Universe : Galaxy : Type : Spiral
Local Universe : Galaxy : Type : Barred
Local Universe : Sky Phenomenon : Night Sky : Constellation
Distance:60 million light years
Category:Illustrations

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