Celestial hemisphere:  Southern  ·  Constellation: Centaurus (Cen)  ·  Contains:  Centaurus A  ·  NGC 5128
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Centauros A Galaxy (NGC  5128), Bruno Rota Sargi
Centauros A Galaxy (NGC  5128)
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Centauros A Galaxy (NGC 5128)

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Centauros A Galaxy (NGC 5128)

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NGC 5128, also known as Centaurus A, is a peculiar elliptical galaxy located in the constellation of Centaurus, approximately 13 million light-years away from Earth. It stands out for its unique morphology, suggesting a merger between a massive elliptical galaxy and a smaller spiral galaxy. It is an intense source of radio emissions, indicating the presence of a supermassive black hole at its center. It exhibits matter jets and continues to host regions of star formation. Its relative proximity makes it a popular target for astronomical observations across various electromagnetic spectrum bands. The ongoing study of this galaxy significantly contributes to the understanding of galactic formation and evolution, as well as supermassive black holes.

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Centauros A Galaxy (NGC  5128), Bruno Rota Sargi