Galaxies · Barred spiral galaxy (NGC 6872)
Condor Galaxy
212 million light-years · Light crosses it in 521,998 years
- Across
- 522,000 light-years
- Vs Earth
- 5.22× Milky Way
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About
The Condor Galaxy, NGC 6872, is one of the largest spiral galaxies known. A smaller galaxy passed through it about 130 million years ago and stretched its arms out to over half a million light-years.
One of the largest spiral galaxies known, stretched by a close encounter.
At a glance
| Distance | 212 million light-years |
|---|---|
| Size | Estimates 522,000–717,000 light-years |
| Companion | IC 4970 |
| Constellation | Pavo |
Did you know
- Its outer arms are full of young stars born from the encounter.
- It was named the Condor for its outstretched arms, like wings.
- It is about five times as wide as the Milky Way.