NGC 1723
In this article we are going to explore NGC 1723, a topic that has captured the attention of many over the years. From its origins to its impact on modern society, NGC 1723 has been the subject of debate and discussion. As we delve deeper into this topic, we will discover its implications in different areas, as well as the advances and challenges that surround it. Using a critical and analytical approach, we will examine the importance of NGC 1723 in today's world and how it has shaped our perception and understanding of it. Through this article, we hope to offer a deeper and more complete vision of NGC 1723, inviting our readers to reflect on its relevance and meaning today.
| NGC 1723 | |
|---|---|
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| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Constellation | Eridanus |
| Right ascension | 04h 59m 25.9s[1] |
| Declination | −10° 58′ 50″[1] |
| Redshift | 0.012479[1] |
| Heliocentric radial velocity | 3741±7 km/s[1] |
| Galactocentric velocity | 3630±8 km/s[1] |
| Distance | 166.3 Mly (51.0 Mpc) h−1 0.73[1] |
| Apparent magnitude (B) | 12.5[2] |
| Characteristics | |
| Type | SB(r)a pec[1] |
| Size | 46.88 × 29.30 h−1 0.73 kpc[1] |
| Other designations | |
| MCG -02-13-029, PGC 16493[2] | |
NGC 1723 is a barred spiral galaxy in the constellation Eridanus. The galaxy is listed in the New General Catalogue. It was discovered on September 13, 1863, by the astronomer Albert Marth.[3]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h "NED results for object NGC 1723". NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database (NED). Retrieved March 15, 2012.
- ^ a b "NGC 1723". SIMBAD. Centre de données astronomiques de Strasbourg. Retrieved 18 April 2019.
- ^ Seligman, Courtney. "New General Catalogue objects: NGC 100 - 149". cseligman.com. Retrieved 2021-02-22.
External links
Media related to NGC 1723 at Wikimedia Commons
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