The galaxy pair NGC 1316 and 1317 in the constellation of Fornax
This chart shows most of the stars that can be seen with the naked eye on a clear dark night. The small constellation of Fornax (The Furnace) contains a concentration of nearby galaxies, including the galaxies NGC 1316 and 1317 (indicated with a red circle). These are bright enough to be seen as faint circular hazy patches in a middle-sized amateur telescope.
Credit:ESO, IAU and Sky & Telescope
About the Image
Id: | eso1411b |
Type: | Artwork |
Release date: | 2 April 2014, 12:00 |
Related releases: | eso1734, eso1411 |
Size: | 3338 x 3338 px |
About the Object
Name: | NGC 1316, NGC 1317 |
Type: | Local Universe : Galaxy : Type : Interacting |
Category: | Illustrations |