Discover the Cosmic Beauty of Centaurus A with Our Print

Elevate your space with the captivating Centaurus A Galaxy featured in our print. Known for its unique features and striking appearance, Centaurus A is a prominent galaxy in the southern hemisphere. This stunning print captures the galaxy's intricate details and vibrant colors, making it an ideal addition for astronomy enthusiasts and art collectors alike.

Encyclopedic Data & Trivia:

Centaurus A, also known as NGC 5128, is a giant elliptical galaxy located in the constellation Centaurus. It is one of the closest active galaxies to Earth, approximately 10 million light-years away, and is renowned for its unusual appearance and active galactic nucleus.

Trivia:

    Unique Appearance: Centaurus A is notable for its distinct dust lane that bisects the galaxy, giving it a unique and recognizable shape. This dust lane is believed to be the result of a past merger with a spiral galaxy.
    Active Galactic Nucleus: The galaxy's core is one of the most active known, emitting powerful radio waves and X-rays. It contains a supermassive black hole that plays a significant role in its energetic emissions.
    Discovery: The galaxy was first cataloged by James Dunlop in 1826 and has since been extensively studied, revealing its intriguing features and complex structure.
    Galaxy Type: Centaurus A is classified as an elliptical galaxy, which is characterized by its smooth, featureless light distribution and lack of significant spiral arms.

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Centaurus A (also known as NGC 5128 or Caldwell 77) is a galaxy in the constellation of Centaurus. It was discovered in 1826 by Scottish astronomer James Dunlop from his home in Australia. The center of the galaxy contains a supermassive black hole with a mass of 55 million solar masses.  As seen from Earth, the galaxy looks like a lenticular or elliptical galaxy with a superimposed dust lane. The galaxy was included in Halton Arp's Atlas of Peculiar Galaxies. The galaxy's strange morphology is generally recognized as the result of a merger between two smaller galaxies.

This image was created from observation data from Telescopes Live Network.
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