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| {{Short description|Galaxy in the constellation Eridanus}} | {{Short description|Galaxy in the constellation Eridanus}} | ||
| {{Infobox galaxy | {{Infobox galaxy | ||
| | name = NGC 1159 | | name = ] 1159 | ||
| | image = NGC 1159 SDSS.jpg | | image = NGC 1159 SDSS.jpg | ||
| | epoch = J2000 | | epoch = ] | ||
| | constellation name = |
| constellation name = ] | ||
| | ra = 02h 58m 06.6s<ref>{{cite web |url=https://spider.seds.org/ngc/revngcic.cgi?NGC1159 |title=Revised NGC Data for NGC 1159 |website=Spider SEDS Organization}}</ref> | | ra = 02h 58m 06.6s<ref>{{cite web |url=https://spider.seds.org/ngc/revngcic.cgi?NGC1159 |title=Revised NGC Data for NGC 1159 |website=Spider SEDS Organization}}</ref> | ||
| | dec = −15° 07′ 05″<ref>{{cite web |url=https://cseligman.com/text/atlas/ngc11a.htm#1159 |title=NGC 1159 |website=Cseligman}}</ref> | | dec = −15° 07′ 05″<ref>{{cite web |url=https://cseligman.com/text/atlas/ngc11a.htm#1159 |title=NGC 1159 |website=Cseligman}}</ref> | ||
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| | appmag_v = 14.8 | | appmag_v = 14.8 | ||
| | z = 0.010885 | | z = 0.010885 | ||
| |names=] 11283, ] 2467, ] 540-023}} | |||
| }} | |||
| '''NGC 1159''' is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation Perseus. It was discovered by astronomer ] on November 26, 1886. | '''NGC 1159''' is a ] located in the constellation ]. It was discovered by astronomer ] on November 26, 1886. | ||
| == Description == | == Description == | ||
| The galaxy has a redshift of 0.008763, indicating it is moving away from Earth at a velocity of 2616 km/s. The galaxy's approximate distance from the Milky Way is 62.9 million light-years (19.3 megaparsecs). | The galaxy has a ] of 0.008763, indicating it is moving away from ] at a velocity of 2616 km/s. The galaxy's approximate distance from the Milky Way is 62.9 million ] (19.3 megaparsecs). | ||
| The apparent magnitude of NGC 1159 is 14.2 in the blue band, and it has an angular size of 0.48 × 0.4 arcminutes. The galaxy's morphology classification is Sc, signifying a late-type spiral galaxy.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.go-astronomy.com/ngc.php?ID=1231 |title=NGC 1159 Overview |website=Go Astronomy}}</ref> | The apparent magnitude of NGC 1159 is 14.2 in the blue band, and it has an angular size of 0.48 × 0.4 arcminutes. The galaxy's morphology classification is Sc, signifying a late-type spiral galaxy.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.go-astronomy.com/ngc.php?ID=1231 |title=NGC 1159 Overview |website=Go Astronomy}}</ref> | ||
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Galaxy in the constellation Eridanus| NGC 1159 | |
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| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Constellation | Perseus |
| Right ascension | 02h 58m 06.6s |
| Declination | −15° 07′ 05″ |
| Redshift | 0.010885 |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 14.8 |
| Characteristics | |
| Type | Sb (Spiral) |
| Apparent size (V) | 0.6′ × 0.3′ |
| Other designations | |
| PGC 11283, UGC 2467, CGCG 540-023 | |
NGC 1159 is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation Perseus. It was discovered by astronomer Lewis Swift on November 26, 1886.
Description
The galaxy has a redshift of 0.008763, indicating it is moving away from Earth at a velocity of 2616 km/s. The galaxy's approximate distance from the Milky Way is 62.9 million light-years (19.3 megaparsecs).
The apparent magnitude of NGC 1159 is 14.2 in the blue band, and it has an angular size of 0.48 × 0.4 arcminutes. The galaxy's morphology classification is Sc, signifying a late-type spiral galaxy.
References
- "Revised NGC Data for NGC 1159". Spider SEDS Organization.
- "NGC 1159". Cseligman.
- "NGC 1159 Overview". Go Astronomy.