GALAXIES A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site Fornax Dwarf A dwarf spheroidal galaxy that orbits the Milky Way at a distance of about 450,000 light-years from the galactic center; it lies in the constellation Fornax. Discovered in 1938, at the same time as the Sculptor Dwarf, it has a mass of about 20 million solar masses and has at least six globular clusters orbiting it. Related category    • GALAXIES Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP