Centaurus A
Galaxy
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Centaurus A is a galaxy in the constellation of Centaurus. It was discovered in 1826 by Scottish astronomer James Dunlop from his home in Parramatta, in New South Wales, Australia. There is considerable debate in the literature regarding the... Wikipedia
Coordinates: RA 13h 25m 28s | Dec -43° 1′ 9″
Radius: 48,500 light years
Apparent mass: ~1,000 billion M☉
Discovered: April 29, 1826
Constellation: Centaurus
Magnitude: 6.84
Discoverer: James Dunlop