NGC 1316 · galaxy

Fornax A

NGC 1316 is a lenticular galaxy about 60 million light-years away in the constellation Fornax.

RA03h 22m 41sDec−37° 12' 28"

Image: NASA/JPL-Caltech/CTIO. Source: JPL via images.nasa.gov.

Identity & coordinates

Identification

Primary designation: NGC 1316
All designations: NGC 1316 · Fornax A
Object type: Galaxy
Constellation: For
Best viewing: Autumn

Coordinates & physical

Right ascension (J2000): 03h 22m 41s
Declination (J2000): −37° 12' 28"
Apparent magnitude (V): —
Distance: —
Redshift (z): 0.006010

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Visibility tonight

The science

NGC 1316 is a lenticular galaxy about 60 million light-years away in the constellation Fornax. It is a radio galaxy and at 1400 MHz the fourth-brightest radio source in the sky. It was discovered by Scottish astronomer James Dunlop on 2 September 1826.

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