NGC 1055 - Eso1707a
This colourful image from ESO’s Very Large Telescope shows NGC 1055 in the constellation of Cetus (The Sea Monster). This large galaxy is thought to be up to 15 percent larger in diameter than the Milky Way. NGC 1055 appears to lack the whirling arms characteristic of a spiral, as it is seen edge-on. However, it displays odd twists in its structure that were probably caused by an interaction with a large neighbouring galaxy.
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Coordinates Position (RA): 2 41 45.79 Position (Dec): 0° 26' 26.12" Field of view: 7.34 x 7.17 arcminutes Orientation: North is -0.0° left of vertical Colours & filters Band Telescope Optical B Very Large Telescope FORS2 Optical V Very Large Telescope FORS2 Optical R Very Large Telescope FORS2 Optical Ha Very Large Telescope FORS2.
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