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Fornax A

Fornax A - lenticular galaxy

Fornax A, is a lenticular located in the constellation Fornax.

Fornax A is magnitude 9.4*, is 62 million light-years away, and is 12' x 8.5' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Fornax A
      1. Type:
      2. lenticular galaxy
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 9.4
      1. Distance (Mly):
      2. 62 Mly
      1. Size:
      2. 12' x 8.5''
      1. NGC:
      2. NGC 1316

    * One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.



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