Antlia Dwarf

Elliptical (E3) · 4.30 million light-years

Antlia Dwarf is an elliptical (E3) galaxy 4.30 million light-years from the Sun, in Antlia. Its light has travelled 4.30 million years to reach us.

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Facts

Also known asPGC 29194
TypeElliptical (E3)
Distance4.30 million light-years (rgb)
Radius1,272 light-years
Absolute magnitude-9.75
ConstellationAntlia
Position (J2000)RA 151.0170°, Dec -27.3319°

In Orrery Space

In galaxy mode, press Local Universe and search for it on the map, or follow the link above: the autopilot flies there, and up close the galaxy is drawn to its catalogued size, shape and tilt (the stars and arms themselves are illustrative).

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