NGC 1592
In this article, we will explore the fascinating world of NGC 1592 and everything that this topic/person/date has to offer us. From its impact on society to its relevance in the current context, we will thoroughly analyze each facet of NGC 1592 to provide the reader with a complete and enriching vision. Through data, analysis and expert opinions, we will take another step towards understanding this topic/person/date, inviting us to reflect on its importance and implications in our lives. Get ready to immerse yourself in the exciting universe of NGC 1592!
| NGC 1592 | |
|---|---|
 NGC 1592 with legacy surveys | |
| Observation data (J2000.0 epoch) | |
| Constellation | Eridanus |
| Right ascension | 04h 29m 40.1s[1] |
| Declination | −27° 24′ 31″[1] |
| Redshift | 0.003149[1] |
| Heliocentric radial velocity | 944 km/s[1] |
| Distance | 45 mly (redshift) 30 (TF relation) |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 15.5 |
| Characteristics | |
| Type | Irr[2] |
| Apparent size (V) | 1.6 x 0.55 |
| Other designations | |
| ESO 421-IG 002 ESO 042739-2731.0 VV 647 AM 0427-273 MCG -05-11-011 LCSB L0237O IRAS F 04276-2731 SGC 042739-2731.0 GSC 6467 01772 HIPASS J0429-27 PGC 015292 11HUGS 079 | |
NGC 1592 is an irregular galaxy in the constellation Eridanus. It is about 20,000 light-years across. It has not been studied in detail, as it is at 27 degrees south, making it not visible below 63 degrees north in a flat area, and about 50 degrees north in a hilly area. It was discovered in 1835 by John Herschel.[2]
2014 observations
Until 2014, not much was known about the galaxy, other than the fact it was irregular. In early 2014, the galaxy was observed with a 2-foot telescope at the SARA remote observatory in Chile, revealing the galaxy in higher resolution. It appears the galaxy is in the process of forming stars at a high rate - primarily in the red areas in the image. Additionally, the galaxy has several small clumps of stars, implying an ongoing merger.[3]
Companions
NGC 1592 appears to have a companion, 2MFGC (2MASS Flat Galaxy Catalog) 3572, at 40 million light years away, assuming similar velocity with NGC 1592. they are separated by about 750,000 ±200,000 light years.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e "NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database - NGC 1592". NED. NASA/IPAC. Retrieved 14 March 2015.
- ^ a b Seligman, Courtney. "New General Catalog Objects: NGC 1500 - 1599". cseligman.com. Retrieved 14 March 2015.
- ^ "Galaxy Zoo Forum (NGC 1592)". galaxyzooforum.org. Retrieved 14 March 2015.
External links
Media related to NGC 1592 at Wikimedia Commons
