NGC 3048
In this article, we will explore the impact of NGC 3048 on various aspects of today's society. From its influence on technology to its effects on popular culture, NGC 3048 has captured the attention of millions of people around the world. Through in-depth analysis, we will examine how NGC 3048 has shaped our lives and caused significant changes in our perception of the world. Since its emergence, NGC 3048 has sparked passionate debates and has been the subject of countless investigations, leading us to reflect on its relevance in the contemporary context.
| NGC 3048[1] | |
|---|---|
 SDSS image of NGC 3048 | |
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Constellation | Leo |
| Right ascension | 09h 54m 56s |
| Declination | 16° 27′ 26″ |
| Heliocentric radial velocity | 8860 km/s |
| Distance | 410 Mly |
| Apparent magnitude (B) | 16.3 |
| Characteristics | |
| Type | Sb |
| Apparent size (V) | .35' x .2' |
| Other designations | |
| CGCG 092-071 | |
NGC 3048 is a pair of spiral galaxies located in the constellation Leo.[2] It was discovered on April 27, 1864, by German astronomer Albert Marth. The object consists of a visual pair of galaxies, PGC 1509261 and PGC 28595. PGC 1509261 is likely a physical pair with a much fainter galactic object not a part of the New General Catalogue, J095458+162726.[3]
See also
References
- ^ "GitHub - mattiaverga/OpenNGC: A license friendly NGC/IC objects database". 9 June 2019. Retrieved 17 June 2019 – via GitHub.
- ^ Ford, Dominic. "The galaxy NGC 3048 - In-The-Sky.org". in-the-sky.org. Retrieved 17 June 2019.
- ^ "New General Catalog Objects: NGC 3000 - 3049". cseligman.com. Retrieved 17 June 2019.