Distant galaxies in NGC 300 field

A group of galaxies seen on NGC 300 images. They are all quite red and their similar colours indicate that they must be about equally distant. They probably constitute a distant cluster, now in the stage of formation.

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Id:eso0221f
Type:Observation
Udgivelsesdato:7. august 2002
Relaterede pressemeddelelser:eso0221
Størrelse:756 x 920 px

Om objektet

Navn:NGC 300
Type:Early Universe : Galaxy : Grouping : Cluster
Constellation:Sculptor
Kategori:Galaxy Clusters

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Koordinater

Position (RA):0 56 4.70
Position (Dec):-37° 42' 39.40"
Field of view:3.01 x 3.66 arcminutes
Orientering:Nord er 0.2° venstre fra lodret