The edge-on spiral galaxy NGC 1055 in the constellation of Cetus (The Sea Monster)
This chart shows the location of the edge-on spiral galaxy NGC 1055 in the constellation of Cetus (The Sea Monster). It shows most stars visible to the unaided eye on a dark and clear night. The galaxy, marked with a red circle and close to the brighter galaxy Messier 77, can be seen with a moderate amateur telescope as a faint elongated smudge.
Credit:ESO, IAU and Sky & Telescope
About the Image
| Id: | eso1707c |
| Type: | Artwork |
| Release date: | 1 March 2017, 12:00 |
| Related releases: | eso1707 |
| Size: | 3338 x 3152 px |
About the Object
| Type: | Unspecified : Sky Phenomenon : Night Sky : Constellation |
| Category: | Illustrations |
