Phoenix Dwarf is an irregular galaxy 1.44 million light-years from the Sun, in Phoenix. Its light has travelled 1.44 million years to reach us.
Fly there in 3D| Also known as | PGC 6830 |
| Type | Irregular |
| Distance | 1.44 million light-years (rgb) |
| Radius | 962 light-years |
| Absolute magnitude | -10.22 |
| Constellation | Phoenix |
| Position (J2000) | RA 27.7755°, Dec -44.4447° |
The light you see left 1.4 million years ago, when earlier kinds of human were making stone tools. At the speed of light, crossing its 1,924 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).