Condor Galaxy (NGC 6872)
The Condor Galaxy is a large barred spiral galaxy located 212 million light-years away in the southern constellation Pavo (the Peacock). It is listed as… Read More »Condor Galaxy (NGC 6872)
Lenticular Galaxy
Copeland’s Septet
Copeland’s Septet, also known as Hickson Compact Group 57 (HCG 57) and Arp 320, is a group of interacting galaxies located in the constellation Leo.
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Eyes Galaxies
The Eyes Galaxies, also known as Arp 120, are a pair of interacting galaxies located in the Virgo Cluster. The galaxies lie at an approximate distance of 52 million light years from Earth and have an apparent magnitude of 10. Their designations in the New General Catalogue are NGC 4435 and NGC 4438.
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Centaurus A
Centaurus A is a peculiar galaxy located in the southern constellation Centaurus. It is the fifth brightest galaxy in the night sky, the nearest giant galaxy… Read More »Centaurus A
NGC 1277 in Perseus
NGC 1277 is a lenticular galaxy located in Perseus constellation. It lies at a distance of about 220 million light years from Earth. The galaxy… Read More »NGC 1277 in Perseus