NGC 1979
Nowadays, NGC 1979 is a topic that has captured the attention of many people around the world. Whether due to its impact on society, its relevance in history, or its influence on culture, NGC 1979 has managed to position itself as a point of interest for a wide variety of audiences. In this article, we will thoroughly explore the different aspects of NGC 1979, analyzing its importance and implications in various contexts. From its origin to its current evolution, NGC 1979 invites us to reflect on its meaning and relevance in our daily lives. Join us as we delve into the world of NGC 1979 and uncover the intricacies that make it such a compelling topic.
| NGC 1979 | |
|---|---|
 legacy surveys image of NGC 1979 | |
| Observation data (J2000.0 epoch) | |
| Constellation | Lepus |
| Right ascension | 05h 34m 01.1s[1] |
| Declination | −23° 18′ 36″[1] |
| Redshift | 0.005667[1] |
| Heliocentric radial velocity | 1799[1] |
| Distance | 101.1 Mly (31.0 Mpc)[2] |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 12.84[1] |
| Apparent magnitude (B) | 11.8[3] |
| Characteristics | |
| Type | SO |
| Size | 1.80 x 1.80[3] |
| Other designations | |
| ESO 487-24, MCG -4-14-4, AM 0531-232, PGC 17452 | |
NGC 1979 (also known as ESO 487-24) is a lenticular galaxy in the Lepus constellation. It is about 78 million light-years from the Milky Way.[4] It was discovered by William Herschel on 20 November, 1784[5] and its size is 1.8 by 1.8 arc minutes.[3]
References
- ^ a b c d e "NED results for object NGC 1979*". NED. Retrieved 27 November 2017.
- ^ "The galaxy NGC 1979". In the Sky. Retrieved 27 November 2017.
- ^ a b c "Object: NGC 1979 (*)". SEDS. Retrieved 27 November 2017.
- ^ "Galaxy NGC 1979". DSO. Archived from the original on 1 December 2017. Retrieved 27 November 2017.
- ^ "NGC 1979 (= PGC 17452)". cseligman. Retrieved 27 November 2017.
