Thursday, January 26, 2012

What are some noticeable features and/or deep sky objects of the constellation Phoenix?

Thank youWhat are some noticeable features and/or deep sky objects of the constellation Phoenix?This minor southern constellation has no Messier objects in it. The only notable deep sky object is NGC 55 (right on the border with Sculptor). This is a barred irregular galaxy about 7 million light years away.



There are only two stars in the whole constellation which are brighter than magnitude 5.0.


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