NGC4945, MattJ

NGC4945

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NGC4945 is a barred spiral galaxy in the constellation Centaurus, 15 million light years away. It is seen edge-on, and is beautifully framed by the triangle of bright stars, Xi1, Xi2 and f Centauri. Also visible is the elliptical galaxy NGC4976 (below NGC4945 towards bottom), and the barred spiral galaxy NGC4945A (to the right and slightly below NGC4945).

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NGC4945, MattJ