NGC 7049 facts for kids
NGC 7049 is a type of galaxy called an elliptical galaxy. It is found in the constellation known as Indus. Imagine looking up at the night sky and seeing a pattern of stars; that's a constellation! This galaxy is very far away from Earth, about 101 million light-years from us. A light-year is the distance light travels in one year, which is a very, very long way!
What is NGC 7049?
NGC 7049 is a large galaxy that looks like a stretched-out ball or an oval. Unlike spiral galaxies, which have swirling arms, elliptical galaxies are smoother and don't have clear spiral shapes. They are often made up of older stars. Scientists study galaxies like NGC 7049 to learn more about how the universe works and how galaxies change over time.
Where is the Indus Constellation?
The Indus constellation is in the southern part of the sky. You can't see it from most places in the Northern Hemisphere. It was named after the Indus River. Even though the stars in a constellation look close together from Earth, they are actually very far apart in space. They just appear to form a pattern from our point of view.
Images for kids
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This image of NGC 7049 was taken by the 2MASS.
See also
In Spanish: NGC 7049 para niños
