Okroy Cloud

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Okroy Cloud
Okroy Cloud illustration.jpg
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Constellation Virgo
Right ascension 12h 50m
Declination 22°
Distance ?
Apparent magnitude  (V)?
Absolute magnitude  (V)?
Characteristics
Type intergalactic dust cloud
Apparent size  (V)30° × 10°
Other designations
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The Okroy Cloud, is an intergalactic dust cloud near the Milky Way galaxy and is possible a satellite of the galaxy due to its low velocity. Its intergalactic nature was first studied by Bogdan Wszolek and Solvia Massi in 1988. [1]

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References

  1. Wszolek, Bogdan; Rudnicki, Konrad; Masi, Silvia; De Bernardis, Paolo; Salvi, Antonio (1989-02-01). "Far-infrared emission from an intergalactic dust cloud?" . Astrophysics and Space Science. 152 (1): 29–34. Bibcode:1989Ap&SS.152...29W. doi:10.1007/BF00645983. ISSN   1572-946X. S2CID   115391909.