NGC 1087

In the following article we will analyze in detail the importance of NGC 1087 in the current context. NGC 1087 has become a topic of great relevance in modern society, generating debates, conflicting opinions and endless repercussions in different areas. Throughout history, NGC 1087 has proven to be a determining factor in the evolution of humanity, influencing cultural, social, political and economic aspects. In this sense, it is crucial to understand the importance of NGC 1087 and its impact on the contemporary world. Through a critical and analytical approach, we will explore the various dimensions of NGC 1087 and its relevance in the current context, with the aim of providing a comprehensive vision on this topic of general interest.

NGC 1087
NGC 1087 imaged by the Hubble Space Telescope
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationCetus
Right ascension02h 46m 25.2s[1]
Declination−00° 29′ 55″[1]
Redshift1517 ± 4 km/s[1]
Distance52 Mly (16 Mpc)[2]
Apparent magnitude (V)12.2g[1]
Characteristics
TypeSAB(rs)c[1]
Apparent size (V)3.12′ × 1.50′[1]
Other designations
UGC 2245,[1] PGC 10496[1]

NGC 1087 is an intermediate spiral galaxy in Cetus. The central bar/core is very small with many irregular features in the surrounding disk of material. With the many strange features of NGC 1087, its true nature is still uncertain. It has an extremely small nucleus and a very short stellar bar. Unlike most barred galaxies, the bar apparently has some new star-formation taking place. There is a multiple spiral structure defined more by the dust lanes than by luminous matter. Overall, the disc has a very low surface brightness. Even though it appears close to another galaxy (NGC 1090), these two galaxies are not interacting and should be considered isolated from one another.

NGC 1087 lies near the small M77 (NGC 1068) galaxy group that also includes NGC 936, NGC 1055, and NGC 1090. However, because of its distance, it probably is not an actual group member.

The galaxy is located about 15.85 ± 2.24 Mpc (52 ± 7 million light years) away.[2]

One supernova has been observed in NGC 1087: SN 1995V (type II, mag. 15) was discovered by Robert Evans on 1 August 1995.[3][4]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h "NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database". Results for NGC 1087. Retrieved 2006-11-27.
  2. ^ a b Anand, Gagandeep S.; Lee, Janice C.; Van Dyk, Schuyler D.; Leroy, Adam K.; Rosolowsky, Erik; Schinnerer, Eva; Larson, Kirsten; Kourkchi, Ehsan; Kreckel, Kathryn; Scheuermann, Fabian; Rizzi, Luca; Thilker, David; Tully, R. Brent; Bigiel, Frank; Blanc, Guillermo A. (2021-03-01). "Distances to PHANGS galaxies: New tip of the red giant branch measurements and adopted distances". Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society. 501 (3): 3621–3639. arXiv:2012.00757. Bibcode:2021MNRAS.501.3621A. doi:10.1093/mnras/staa3668. ISSN 0035-8711.
  3. ^ Evans, R. O.; Jarman, J.; Cragg, T.; Dopita, M.; Trung Hua, C.; Benetti, S. (1995). "Supernova 1995V in NGC 1087". International Astronomical Union Circular (6197): 2. Bibcode:1995IAUC.6197....2E.
  4. ^ "SN 1995V". Transient Name Server. IAU. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
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