Fornax Dwarf Galaxy
Fornax Dwarf Galaxy
The Fornax Dwarf Galaxy is a small satellite galaxy of the Milky Way, located in the constellation Fornax. It is classified as a dwarf spheroidal galaxy (dSph) and is notable for its relatively close proximity to our galaxy and its intriguing stellar population. Approximately 460,000 light-years away from earth. The Fornax Dwarf Galaxy is gravitationally bound to the Milky Way, making it one of its many satellite galaxies.
SPECIFICATIONS
Telescope
Takahashi FSQ-106ED
Camera
QHY 600M
Location
Australia (AUS-2 CMOS)
Date of observation
21 Nov 2024
Filters
RGB
Processing
Siril, StarNet++, Photoshop + Plugins
Credits
Telescope Live
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