NGC 2565 | |
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![]() NGC 2565 | |
Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
Constellation | Cancer |
Right ascension | 08h 19m 48.3092s [1] |
Declination | +22° 01′ 53.087″ [1] |
Redshift | 0.011948 [1] |
Heliocentric radial velocity | 3,582±1 km/s [1] |
Distance | 183.5 ± 12.9 Mly (56.26 ± 3.95 Mpc) [1] |
Group or cluster | NGC 2545 group (LGG 156) |
Apparent magnitude (V) | 12.6 [1] |
Characteristics | |
Type | (R')SBbc? [1] |
Size | ~106,600 ly (32.68 kpc) (estimated) [1] |
Apparent size (V) | 1.9′ × 0.9′ [1] |
Other designations | |
IRAS 08168+2211, UGC 4334, MCG +04-20-026, Mrk 386, PGC 23362, CGCG 119-057 [1] |
NGC 2565 is a barred spiral galaxy in the constellation of Cancer. Its velocity with respect to the cosmic microwave background for is 3,814±16 km/s, which corresponds to a Hubble distance of 183.5 ± 12.9 Mly (56.26 ± 3.95 Mpc ). [1] Additionally, 34 non-redshift measurements give a distance of 169.79 ± 4.64 Mly (52.057 ± 1.422 Mpc). [2] It was discovered by German-British astronomer J. Gerhard Lohse (bio-fr) in 1886. [3]
NGC 2565 is a galaxy whose nucleus shines brightly in the ultraviolet. It is listed in the Markarian catalogue as Mrk 386. [4]
NGC 2565 is surrounded by a ring, and is a starburst galaxy, as indicated by its entry in the NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database. [1]
NGC 2565 is a member of the NGC 2545 group (also known as LGG 156). The other galaxies in the group are NGC 2545, UGC 4308, CGCG 119-44 and CGCG 119-56. [5]
Two supernovae have been observed in NGC 2565:
NGC 6744 is an intermediate spiral galaxy in the constellation Pavo (Peacock). Its velocity with respect to the cosmic microwave background is 802 ± 3 km/s, which corresponds to a Hubble distance of 38.6 ± 2.7 Mly (11.82 ± 0.83 Mpc). However, 21 non redshift measurements give a distance of 23.63 ± 1.68 Mly (7.244 ± 0.514 Mpc). It was discovered on 30 June 1826 by Scottish astronomer James Dunlop, observing from Parramatta, Australia.
NGC 7714 is a spiral galaxy in the constellation Pisces. Its velocity with respect to the cosmic microwave background is 2430 ± 26 km/s, which corresponds to a Hubble distance of 116.9 ± 8.3 Mly (35.85 ± 2.54 Mpc). In addition, five non-redshift measurements give a distance of 92.24 ± 8.69 Mly (28.280 ± 2.664 Mpc). It was discovered by British astronomer John Herschel on 18 September 1830.
NGC 2441 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the northern constellation of Camelopardalis. Its velocity with respect to the cosmic microwave background is 3492 ± 2 km/s, which corresponds to a Hubble distance of 168.0 ± 11.8 Mly (51.51 ± 3.61 Mpc). In addition, 16 non-redshift measurements give a distance of 176.16 ± 16.80 Mly (54.012 ± 5.151 Mpc). The galaxy was discovered by German astronomer Wilhelm Tempel on 8 August 1882.
NGC 4790 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation of Virgo. Its velocity with respect to the cosmic microwave background is 1679 ± 24 km/s, which corresponds to a Hubble distance of 80.8 ± 5.8 Mly (24.76 ± 1.77 Mpc). In addition, six non-redshift measurements give a distance of 74.75 ± 4.07 Mly (22.917 ± 1.249 Mpc). It was discovered on 25 March 1786 by German-British astronomer William Herschel.
NGC 3198, also known as Herschel 146 is a barred spiral galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major. It was discovered by William Herschel on 15 January 1788. NGC 3198 is located in the Leo Spur, which is part of the Virgo Supercluster, and is approximately 47 million light years away.
NGC 6221 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Ara. In de Vaucouleurs' galaxy morphological classification scheme, it is classified as SB(s)bc and was discovered by British astronomer John Herschel on 3 May 1835. NGC 6221 is located at about 69 million light years from Earth.
NGC 337 is a barred spiral galaxy in the constellation Cetus. Its velocity with respect to the cosmic microwave background is 1,331±22 km/s, which corresponds to a Hubble distance of 64.0 ± 4.6 Mly (19.63 ± 1.41 Mpc). Additionally, 20 non-redshift measurements give a similar distance of 63.11 ± 1.81 Mly (19.350 ± 0.556 Mpc). It was discovered on September 10, 1785 by German-British astronomer William Herschel. It was described by John Dreyer as "pretty faint, large, extended, gradually a little brighter middle, 10th magnitude star 21 seconds of time to the east."
NGC 673 is an intermediate spiral galaxy in the constellation of Aries. Its velocity with respect to the cosmic microwave background is 4894 ± 20 km/s, which corresponds to a Hubble distance of 235.4 ± 16.5 Mly (72.18 ± 5.06 Mpc). In addition, 31 non redshift measurements give a distance of 206.09 ± 5.54 Mly (63.187 ± 1.699 Mpc). The galaxy was discovered by German-British astronomer William Herschel on 4 September 1786.
NGC 1620 is an intermediate spiral galaxy in the constellation of Eridanus. Its velocity with respect to the cosmic microwave background is 3,455 ± 4 km/s, which corresponds to a Hubble distance of 166.2 ± 11.6 Mly (50.97 ± 3.57 Mpc). However, 20 non-redshift measurements give a closer distance of 130.02 ± 3.26 Mly (39.865 ± 1.001 Mpc). It was discovered by German-British astronomer William Herschel on 1 January 1786.
NGC 1642 is a spiral galaxy in the constellation of Taurus. Its velocity with respect to the cosmic microwave background is 4575 ± 3 km/s, which corresponds to a Hubble distance of 220.1 ± 15.4 Mly (67.48 ± 4.72 Mpc). However, one non-redshift measurement gives a much closer distance of 69 Mly (21.3 Mpc). It was discovered by German astronomer Heinrich d'Arrest on 29 December 1861.
NGC 4375 is a barred spiral galaxy in the constellation of Coma Berenices. Its velocity with respect to the cosmic microwave background is 9325 ± 20 km/s, which corresponds to a Hubble distance of 137.54 ± 9.63 Mpc. However, four non-redshift measurements give a distance of 105.5 Mpc. The galaxy was discovered by German-British astronomer William Herschel on 11 April 1785.
NGC 3947 is a barred spiral galaxy in the constellation of Leo. Its velocity with respect to the cosmic microwave background is 6528 ± 23 km/s, which corresponds to a Hubble distance of 314.0 ± 22.0 Mly (96.28 ± 6.75 Mpc). In addition, three non redshift measurements give a distance of 284.67 ± 12.90 Mly (87.28 ± 3.956 Mpc). It was discovered by German-British astronomer William Herschel on 26 April 1785.
NGC 664 is a spiral galaxy in the constellation of Pisces. Its velocity with respect to the cosmic microwave background is 5137 ± 21 km/s, which corresponds to a Hubble distance of 247.1 ± 17.3 Mly (75.77 ± 5.31 Mpc). In addition, six non redshift measurements give a distance of 218.91 ± 3.66 Mly (67.117 ± 1.123 Mpc). It was discovered by British astronomer John Herschel on 24 September 1830.
NGC 735 is a spiral galaxy in the constellation of Triangulum. Its velocity with respect to the cosmic microwave background is 4374 ± 18 km/s, which corresponds to a Hubble distance of 210.4 ± 14.7 Mly (64.52 ± 4.52 Mpc). In addition, eight non redshift measurements give a distance of 227.21 ± 7.99 Mly (69.662 ± 2.449 Mpc). The galaxy was discovered by German-British astronomer William Herschel on 13 September 1784).
NGC 1233 is a spiral galaxy in the constellation of Perseus. Its velocity with respect to the cosmic microwave background is 4218 ± 14 km/s, which corresponds to a Hubble distance of 202.9 ± 14.2 Mly (62.22 ± 4.36 Mpc). In addition, three non redshift measurements give a distance of 211.35 ± 2.14 Mly (64.800 ± 0.656 Mpc). The galaxy was discovered by French astronomer Édouard Stephan on 10 December 1871. It is also thought to have been observed by Lewis Swift on 21 October 1886, and later listed as NGC 1235.
NGC 6492 is a spiral galaxy in the constellation of Pavo. Its velocity with respect to the cosmic microwave background is 4351 ± 8 km/s, which corresponds to a Hubble distance of 209.3 ± 14.6 Mly (64.17 ± 4.49 Mpc). In addition, five non redshift measurements give a distance of 183.10 ± 12.28 Mly (56.140 ± 3.766 Mpc). The galaxy was discovered by British astronomer John Herschel on 22 July 1835.
NGC 1285 is a barred spiral galaxy in the constellation of Eridanus. Its velocity with respect to the cosmic microwave background is 5081 ± 12 km/s, which corresponds to a Hubble distance of 244.4 ± 17.1 Mly (74.94 ± 5.25 Mpc). However, three non-redshift measurements give a distance of 180.47 ± 3.24 Mly (55.333 ± 0.994 Mpc). It was discovered by Heinrich Louis d'Arrest on 28 October 1865.
NGC 4495 is a spiral galaxy in the constellation of Coma Berenices. Its velocity with respect to the cosmic microwave background is 4850 ± 20 km/s, which corresponds to a Hubble distance of 233.3 ± 16.4 Mly (71.54 ± 5.02 Mpc). Additionally, 31 non-redshift measurements give a distance of 223.50 ± 3.58 Mly (68.526 ± 1.099 Mpc). It was discovered by German-British astronomer William Herschel on 13 March 1785.
NGC 5857 is a barred spiral galaxy in the constellation of Boötes. Its velocity with respect to the cosmic microwave background for is 4,911±12 km/s, which corresponds to a Hubble distance of 236.3 ± 16.5 Mly (72.44 ± 5.07 Mpc). In addition, 20 non-redshift measurements give a distance of 228.85 ± 2.06 Mly (70.167 ± 0.633 Mpc). It was discovered by German-British astronomer William Herschel on 27 April 1788.
NGC 7177 is a barred spiral galaxy in the constellation of Pegasus. Its velocity with respect to the cosmic microwave background for is 801±24 km/s, which corresponds to a Hubble distance of 38.6 ± 2.9 Mly (11.82 ± 0.90 Mpc). However, 12 non-redshift measurements give a much farther distance of 86.49 ± 10.33 Mly (26.517 ± 3.166 Mpc). It was discovered by German-British astronomer William Herschel on 15 October 1784.