NGC 167

In the NGC 167 world, we find endless aspects that lead us to reflect, question and even marvel. NGC 167 is a topic that has aroused the interest of many people throughout history, its roots go back to ancient times and its influence is still present in contemporary society. In this article, we will explore the different facets of NGC 167, from its impact on culture to its implications in everyday life. Through a detailed and enriching analysis, we will seek to understand in depth everything that NGC 167 has to offer us, unraveling mysteries, revealing truths and providing a comprehensive vision of this phenomenon.

NGC 167
NGC 167
NGC 167 with DECam
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationCetus
Right ascension00h 35m 23.1s[1]
Declination−23° 22′ 30″[1]
Redshift0.012812[1]
Distance172 Mly[2]
Apparent magnitude (V)13.98[1]
Characteristics
TypeSbc[3]
Apparent size (V)1.0' × 0.7'[1]
Other designations
PGC 2122[1]

NGC 167 is a spiral galaxy located approximately 172 million light-years from the Solar System[2] in the constellation Cetus. It was discovered in 1886 by Francis Preserved Leavenworth.[4]

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References

  1. ^ a b c d e f "NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database". Results for NGC 0167. Retrieved 2016-09-02.
  2. ^ a b An object's distance from Earth can be determined using Hubble's law: v=Ho is Hubble's constant (70±5 (km/s)/Mpc). The relative uncertainty Δd/d divided by the distance is equal to the sum of the relative uncertainties of the velocity and v=Ho
  3. ^ "NGC 167". SIMBAD. Centre de données astronomiques de Strasbourg. Retrieved 12 February 2017.
  4. ^ "New General Catalog Objects: NGC 150 - 199". cseligman.com. Retrieved 12 February 2017.