Q772590
Sign in to savespiral galaxy in the constellation Eridanus
Astronomical data · SIMBAD
- Object type
- Sy2
- Redshift
- z = 0.006651372721440341
- Morphology
- Sa-Sc
- Coordinates
- RA 53.3211° · Dec -13.6642°
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Key facts
- Constellation
- Eridanus
- Right ascension
- 03 33.171
- Declination
- −13 ° 39 ′
- Redshift
- 2018 ± 9
- Distance
- 28.1 Mpc (92 Mly)
- Type
- Sab
- Apparent size v
- 3.2 ′ × 2.4 ′
- Notable features
- Spiral galaxy with gas ring
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Encyclopedic overview
NGC 1357 is an isolated spiral galaxy situated in constellation of Eridanus. Located about 92 million light years away, it is a member of the Eridanus Cluster of galaxies, a cluster of about 200 galaxies, being the farthest known member. Based on location and distance, NGC 1357 is located at the very edge on the Eridanus Cluster. It was discovered by William Herschel on February 1, 1785.
Characteristics
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