Sagittarius dSph is an elliptical (E6) galaxy 65,230 light-years from the Sun, in Sagittarius. Its light has travelled 65,230 years to reach us.
Fly there in 3D| Type | Elliptical (E6) |
| Distance | 65,230 light-years (rgb) |
| Radius | 4,240 light-years |
| Absolute magnitude | -12.67 |
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Position (J2000) | RA 283.7625°, Dec -30.4783° |
The light you see left 65,230 years ago, in the ice ages, when our own species lived by hunting and gathering. At the speed of light, crossing its 8,480 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).