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.