Fornax A (NGC 1316)
Fornax A (NGC 1316) is a galaxy in the constellation Fornax, magnitude 8.5, 13′ × 7.7′ across.
An 8.5-magnitude lenticular galaxy (S0) in Fornax, about 13′ × 7.7′.
When and where to see it
It is best placed in the evening sky around December, when it crosses the meridian at about 10 pm local time (around midnight in November). It can be seen from everywhere south of 53°N and never sets south of 53°S.
At its highest it stands 3° up from 50°N, 18° up from 35°N, 53° up from the equator, 88° up from 35°S.
Facts
- Type
- Galaxy
- Constellation
- Fornax
- Designations
- NGC 1316
- Magnitude
- 8.5
- Apparent size
- 13′ × 7.7′
- Position
- RA 3h 22.7m, Dec −37° 12′ (J2000)
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