NGC 1425 | |
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Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
Constellation | Fornax |
Right ascension | 03h 42m 11.50s [1] |
Declination | −29° 53′ 41.0″ [1] |
Redshift | 0.005045±0.000011 [2] |
Apparent magnitude (V) | 10.6 |
Characteristics | |
Type | SA(rs)b [2] |
Size | 174,000 ly |
Apparent size (V) | 6.0 x 2.63 |
Notable features | Visible spiral arms visible |
Other designations | |
NGC 1425, IC 1988, MCG-05-09-023, LEDA 13602 [1] |
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NGC 3705 is a barred spiral galaxy in the constellation Leo. It was discovered by William Herschel on Jan 18, 1784. It is a member of the Leo II Groups, a series of galaxies and galaxy clusters strung out from the right edge of the Virgo Supercluster.
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NGC 6789 is an irregular galaxy in the constellation Draco. It was discovered by Lewis Swift on Aug 30, 1883. It is located within the Local Void, a region of space with far fewer galaxies than its surroundings.
NGC 1487 is an irregular galaxy in the constellation Eridanus. It was discovered by James Dunlop on Oct 29, 1826.
NGC 3245 is a lenticular galaxy in the constellation Leo Minor. It was discovered by William Herschel on April 11, 1785. It is a member of the NGC 3254 Group of galaxies, which is a member of the Leo II Groups, a series of galaxies and galaxy clusters strung out from the right edge of the Virgo Supercluster.
NGC 4781 is a barred spiral galaxy in the constellation Virgo. It was discovered by William Herschel on Mar 25, 1786. It is a member of the NGC 4699 Group of galaxies, which is a member of the Virgo II Groups, a series of galaxies and galaxy clusters strung out from the southern edge of the Virgo Supercluster.
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NGC 918 is a barred spiral galaxy in the constellation Aries, about 67 million light years from the Milky Way. It was discovered by John Herschel on Jan 11, 1831.
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