IC 1574 | |
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![]() 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]