Wallpaper author:
Johan Potgieter
23 Nov 2024
Fornax Dwarf Galaxy
The Fornax Dwarf Galaxy is a small satellite galaxy of the Milky Way, located in the constellation Fornax. It is classified as a dwarf spheroidal galaxy (dSph) and is notable for its relatively close proximity to our galaxy and its intriguing stellar population. Approximately 460,000 light-years away from earth. The Fornax Dwarf Galaxy is gravitationally bound to the Milky Way, making it one of its many satellite galaxies.
Dataset from which the image was processed
Fornax Dwarf Galaxy
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- Type of target............................................................................................................................Galaxy
- Camera............................................................................................................................QHY 600M
- Target coordinates............................................................................................................................RA 39.9708 Dec -34.5139
- Hemisphere............................................................................................................................Southern
- Telescope location............................................................................................................................Australia
- Transient event............................................................................................................................No
- Observed on............................................................................................................................21 Nov 2024 - 03 Jan 2025
Filter | Avg Exp (s) | Total Exposure | Subframes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luminance | 300 | 30m | 6 |
| Red | 300 | 30m | 6 |
| Green | 300 | 30m | 6 |
| Blue | 300 | 30m | 6 |