The Antennae galaxies in the constellation of Corvus

This chart shows the location — marked with an open red circle — of the Antennae Galaxies (also known as NGC 4038 and 4039) in the constellation of Corvus (The Crow).This chart shows the stars that can be seen with the unaided eye from a dark site. The interacting galaxies can be seen as a small double hazy patch through moderate-sized amateur telescopes.

Crédit:

ESO, IAU and Sky & Telescope

À propos de l'image

Identification:eso1137e
Type:Graphique
Date de publication:3 octobre 2011 11:30
Communiqués de presse en rapport:eso1137
Taille:3338 x 3280 px

À propos de l'objet

Nom:NGC 4038, NGC 4039
Type:Milky Way : Sky Phenomenon : Night Sky : Constellation
Distance:75 million années lumière
Catégorie:Illustrations

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