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C101

NGC 6744

Galáxia Espetacular (75/100)

Barred Spiral

C101 Galaxy Pavo Visível Nível 4 Large telescope (10"+) - Dark skies recommended
Credit: ESO. License: CC BY 3.0. (Wikimedia Commons)
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Propriedades

Magnitude 8.3
Tamanho Angular 15.7′ × 9.8′
Ângulo de Posição 15°
Distância 30000000 ly
Tipo de Galáxia Barred Spiral (Sbc)
Spiral Galaxy [Distance: 30000000 ly]

Posição e Identificadores

RA 19h 09m 46.1s
Dec -63° 51' 28.8"
Constelação Pavo
Catálogo C101

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Sobre C101

Descrição

NGC 6744 is a large, face-on spiral galaxy in Pavo, about 25 million light-years away. Spanning 20 by 13 arcminutes, it is one of the largest galaxies in angular size in the southern sky and is considered one of the most Milky Way-like galaxies known.

Dicas de Observação

A large but low-surface-brightness galaxy. Binoculars or a wide-field telescope at low power show a faint, diffuse glow. Larger scopes may hint at spiral structure. Dark skies are essential. Best from southern locations in summer and autumn.

História

Discovered by James Dunlop on June 30, 1826 from Australia. Modern studies show it closely resembles the Milky Way in size, morphology, and bar structure.

Curiosidades

If you could see the Milky Way from outside, it might look very much like NGC 6744. The galaxy even has a small, distorted companion (NGC 6744A) similar to the Milky Way's Magellanic Clouds.

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Credit: ESO. License: CC BY 3.0. (Wikimedia Commons)

Credit: ESO. License: CC BY 3.0. (Wikimedia Commons)

Skybred Mar 2, 2026