| IC 1574 | |
|---|---|
| IC 1574 | |
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Constellation | Cetus |
| Right ascension | 00h 43m 3.5670s [1] |
| Declination | −22° 14′ 35.256″ [1] |
| Distance | 17 Mly |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 13.7 [2] |
| Characteristics | |
| Type | IBm [2] |
| Apparent size (V) | 2.1′ × 0.8′ [2] |
| Other designations | |
| ESO 474-018, UGCA 9, MCG -04-02-043, PGC 2578 | |
IC 1574 is an irregular galaxy 17 million light-years from Earth. It is a member of the Sculptor Group, a group of galaxies near the Local Group. It was discovered by DeLisle Stewart on 3 November 1898. [3]