Circinus is a spiral (Sb) galaxy 9.13 million light-years from the Sun, in Circinus. Its light has travelled 9.13 million years to reach us.
Fly there in 3D| Also known as | ESO 97-13 |
| Type | Spiral (Sb) |
| Distance | 9.13 million light-years (h) |
| Radius | 18,490 light-years |
| Absolute magnitude | -19.90 |
| Constellation | Circinus |
| Position (J2000) | RA 213.2880°, Dec -65.3392° |
The light you see left 9.1 million years ago, after the dinosaurs, when mammals spread across the Earth. At the speed of light, crossing its 36,980 light-years takes as many years.
In galaxy mode, press Local Universe and search for it on the map, or follow the link above: the autopilot flies there, and up close the galaxy is drawn to its catalogued size, shape and tilt (the stars and arms themselves are illustrative).