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Hubble

Centaurus A

Also known as: NGC 5128, Arp 153

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Analysis

The closest active galaxy to Earth, featuring prominent jets and a dust lane.

The radio jets extend over a million light-years

Coordinates: RA: 13h 25m 27.62s, Dec: -43° 1' 8.8"; Constellation: Centaurus
Observation Date: July 1, 2010
Distance: 12.0 million light years