NGC 1316

NGC 1316, is located in the constellation Fornax, and is best seen in winter.

NGC 1316 is magnitude 9.4, is 62 million light-years away, and is in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

1. Name:
2. NGC 1316

1. Magnitude (m):
2. 9.4

1. Distance (Mly):
2. 62 Mly

1. Constellation:
2. Fornax

* One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.

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