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Galaxy in the constellation Columba
NGC 1989
NGC 1989legacy surveys image of NGC 1989
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationColumba
Right ascension05 34 2342
Declination−30° 48′ 03.55″
Redshift0.035858
Heliocentric radial velocity10557
Distance482 Million
Apparent magnitude (V)12.9
Apparent magnitude (B)14.13
Characteristics
TypeS0
Size1.40 x 1.1
Other designations
ESO 423-21, MCG -5-14-4, AM 0532-304, PGC 17464

NGC 1989 (also known as ESO 423-21) is a lenticular galaxy in the Columba constellation. It is about 482 million light-years away from the Milky Way. The galaxy was discovered by John Herschel on January 28, 1835. Its apparent magnitude is 12.9 and its size is 1.40 by 1.1 arc minutes.

References

  1. ^ "NGC 1989 -- Brightest galaxy in a Cluster (BCG)". SIMBAD. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
  2. ^ "Galaxy NGC 1989". DSO. Archived from the original on 1 December 2017. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
  3. ^ "Object: NGC 1989 (*)". SEDS. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
  4. "NGC 1989 (= PGC 17464)". cseligman. Retrieved 25 November 2017.

External links

  • Media related to NGC 1989 at Wikimedia Commons
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