Celestial hemisphere:  Southern  ·  Constellation: Fornax (For)  ·  Contains:  NGC 1310  ·  NGC 1316  ·  NGC 1317  ·  NGC 1326
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Fornax II Cluster, Russell Cockman
Fornax II Cluster
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Fornax II Cluster

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Fornax II Cluster

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A sub-cluster of the Fornax galaxy cluster (distance 60Mly), this field features the disturbed lenticular galaxy NGC 1316 (Fornax A) and partner, NGC 1317, which appears to be immersed in the outer parts of 1316. The beautiful ring galaxy, NGC 1326, is upper right. Dozens of more distant galaxies are also visible.

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Fornax II Cluster, Russell Cockman