NGC 300 in the constellation of Sculptor
This chart shows the location of the NGC 300 galaxy within the constellation of Sculptor. This map shows most of the stars visible to the unaided eye under good conditions and the galaxy itself is marked as a red oval in a circle at the left (labelled 300 for NGC 300). This galaxy is fairly bright and is bright enough to be seen easily in binoculars.
Credit:ESO, IAU and Sky & Telescope
About the Image
Id: | eso1037b |
Type: | Chart |
Release date: | 8 September 2010, 12:00 |
Related releases: | eso1037 |
Size: | 3338 x 3338 px |
About the Object
Name: | NGC 300, Sculptor |
Type: | Local Universe : Sky Phenomenon : Night Sky : Constellation |
Distance: | 6 million light years |
Category: | Illustrations |