The interacting galaxy NGC 5291 in the constellation of Centaurus
This chart shows the location of the interacting galaxy system NGC 5291 in the bright southern constellation of Centaurus. Most of the stars visible with the naked eye on a dark clear moonless night are shown and the location of the galaxy is marked with a red circle. NGC 5291 can be seen as a faint fuzzy spot through larger amateur telescopes.
Credit:ESO, IAU and Sky & Telescope
About the Image
Id: | eso1547b |
Type: | Artwork |
Release date: | 9 December 2015, 12:00 |
Related releases: | eso1547 |
Size: | 3299 x 3026 px |
About the Object
Name: | NGC 5291 |
Type: | Unspecified : Sky Phenomenon : Night Sky : Constellation |
Category: | Illustrations |