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

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap231102.html


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