Centaurus A or NGC 5128 is a galaxy in the constellation of Centaurus. It was discovered in 1826 by Scottish astronomer James Dunlop from his home in Parramatta, in New South Wales, Australia.
Distance to Earth: 13.05 million light years
Apparent mass: ~1,000 billion M☉
Radius: 48,500 light years
Apparent size (V): 25′.7 × 20′.0
Coordinates: RA 13h 25m 28s | Dec -43° 1′ 9″
Did you know: Spitzer Space Telescope studies have confirmed that Centaurus A is colliding with, and devouring, a smaller spiral galaxy.