The impending destruction of NGC 1427A
What happens when a galaxy falls in with the wrong crowd? The irregular galaxy NGC 1427A is a spectacular example of the resulting stellar rumble. Under the gravitational grasp of a large gang of galaxies, called the Fornax cluster, the small bluish galaxy is plunging headlong into the group at 600 kilometers per second or nearly 400 miles per second.
About the Image
About the Object
| Name: | NGC 1427A |
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| Type: | Local Universe : Star : Type : Variable : Irregular Local Universe : Galaxy : Type : Interacting |
| Distance: | 50 million light years |
| Constellation: | Eridanus |
| Category: | Galaxies |
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Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 3 40 9.41 |
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| Position (Dec): | -35° 37' 17.74" |
| Field of view: | 2.81 x 3.17 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 115.0° left of vertical |
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Colours & filters
| Band | Wavelength | Telescope |
|---|---|---|
| Optical V | 475 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
ACS |
| Optical R | 625 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
ACS |
| Infrared I | 775 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
ACS |