Autore dello sfondo:
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.
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Fornax Dwarf Galaxy
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- Tipo di obiettivo............................................................................................................................Galaxy
- Fotocamera............................................................................................................................QHY 600M
- Coordinate dell'obiettivo............................................................................................................................RA 39.9708 Dec -34.5139
- Emisfero............................................................................................................................Southern
- Posizione del telescopio............................................................................................................................Australia
- Evento transitorio............................................................................................................................No
- Osservato il............................................................................................................................21 Nov 2024 - 03 Jan 2025
Filtro | Exp. media (s) | Esposizione totale | Sottoframe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luminance | 300 | 30m | 6 |
| Red | 300 | 30m | 6 |
| Green | 300 | 30m | 6 |
| Blue | 300 | 30m | 6 |