A stunning image of the Fornax Cluster, showcasing a vast collection of galaxies 62 million light-years away. Dominated by elliptical galaxies NGC 1399 and NGC 1404 near the center, the image also highlights the striking barred spiral galaxy NGC 1365 in the upper right. Countless other galaxies are visible as yellowish splotches across this wide field-of-view.

Astronomy Picture from 02/11/2023

The Fornax Cluster of Galaxies

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Stunning image of NGC 1365, a barred spiral galaxy 60 million light-years away in the Fornax constellation. Its vibrant spiral arms, reddish star-forming regions, and obscuring dust lanes are visible, centered around a supermassive black hole. The galaxy's prominent bar plays a crucial role in its evolution.

Astronomy Picture from 22/12/2022

NGC 1365: Majestic Island Universe

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Stunning image of the barred spiral galaxy NGC 1365, located 60 million light-years away in the Fornax constellation. Its prominent bar fuels star formation and feeds a supermassive black hole at its core. The image showcases vibrant star-forming regions and intricate dust lanes.

Astronomy Picture from 28/03/2007

NGC 1365: Majestic Island Universe

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False-color X-ray image of the Fornax galaxy cluster's core, showcasing high-energy emissions from giant galaxies and a vast cloud of hot gas. The cluster's movement through intergalactic space suggests the influence of unseen dark matter structures. 65 million light-years away, spanning nearly 900,000 light-years.

Astronomy Picture from 24/09/2004

Fornax Cluster in Motion

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Stunning image of NGC 1365, a barred spiral galaxy in the Fornax Cluster. Its prominent bar and spiral arms, rich with young blue stars and dark dust lanes, showcase a strong rotating density wave of star formation. NGC 1365's proximity allows for accurate measurements aiding in estimating the universe's expansion rate.

Astronomy Picture from 13/04/2003

NGC 1365: A Nearby Barred Spiral Galaxy

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A stunning image of the Fornax galaxy cluster, showcasing its numerous elliptical galaxies and the prominent barred spiral galaxy NGC 1365. The image illustrates the ongoing evolution and merging of galaxy groups within this cluster, one of the closest to Earth. Yellowish splotches represent elliptical galaxies, while NGC 1365 stands out as a vibrant spiral galaxy in the lower right.

Astronomy Picture from 11/01/2013

The Fornax Cluster of Galaxies

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