NGC 131
Nowadays, NGC 131 is a topic that has gained great relevance in modern society. Since its appearance, it has generated a great debate in various areas, whether in politics, economics, health or technology. NGC 131 has captured the attention of experts and neophytes alike, due to its impact on people's daily lives and the shaping of today's world. In this article, we will explore the different aspects related to NGC 131, analyzing its implications and challenges, as well as the possible solutions that can arise from understanding it.
| NGC 131 | |
|---|---|
 DECam image of NGC 131 | |
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Constellation | Sculptor |
| Right ascension | 00h 29m 38.5s[1] |
| Declination | −33° 15′ 35″[1] |
| Redshift | 0.004703[1] |
| Heliocentric radial velocity | 1410 km/s[2] |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 13.78[1] |
| Characteristics | |
| Type | SB(s)b[1] |
| Other designations | |
| PGC 1813 and 199360 | |
NGC 131 is a spiral galaxy that was discovered on September 25, 1834, by John Herschel. This galaxy belongs in the NGC 134 group of galaxies: NGC 115, NGC 148, NGC 150, PGC 2000 (often confused with IC 1554), IC 1555, and PGC 2044.[3]
Appearance
John Herschel described the galaxy as "faint, pretty large, pretty much extended, very gradually brighter middle."
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e NED Results for the object NGC 0131
- ^ "NED Results for the object NGC 0131". NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database. Retrieved 2016-02-24.
- ^ New General Catalogue: NGC 100-149 - NGC 131
External links
Media related to NGC 131 at Wikimedia Commons
