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EntityQ772590· pop 30· linked from 488 articles

spiral 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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