NGC 6822 is Barnard's Galaxy, an irregular dwarf galaxy that is a satellite of our own Milky Way Galaxy. It is located in Sagittarius. NGC 6822 is similar in morphology and appearance to the Magellanic Clouds, which are also satellite galaxies of the Milky Way. Barnard's Galaxy shines at magnitude 8.7v, but it is hard to observe because of its low surface brightness and location in a rich star field close to the Milky Way. | |
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Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Lodriguss, Gerard |
Taille de l’image : | 3826 px × 2550 px |
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