NGC 2491
In today's world, NGC 2491 is still a topic of great relevance and debate. From its origins to its impact on contemporary society, NGC 2491 has generated constant interest and raised mixed opinions. Throughout history, NGC 2491 has been the object of study, reflection and controversy, influencing different aspects of daily life, culture and politics. Whether due to its relevance in the academic field, its impact on society or its importance in popular culture, NGC 2491 continues to be a topic of interest for people of all ages and backgrounds. In this article, we will delve into the fascinating world of NGC 2491 and explore its many facets, from its origin to its influence today.
| NGC 2491 | |
|---|---|
 Sloan Digital Sky Survey of NGC 2491 | |
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Constellation | Canis Minor |
| Right ascension | 07h 58m 27.37s |
| Declination | +07d 59m 01.74s |
| Redshift | 0.039290 |
| Heliocentric radial velocity | 18,476 km/s |
| Distance | 583 Mly (178.74 Mpc) |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 14.8 |
| Apparent magnitude (B) | 15.6 |
| Surface brightness | 11.75 |
| Characteristics | |
| Type | S |
| Size | 130,000 ly |
| Apparent size (V) | 0.3' x 0.2' |
| Other designations | |
| PGC 22353, 2MASX J07582739+0759018, SDSS J075827.37+075901.7, CGCG 031-007, 2MASS J07582738+0759019, NPM1G+08.0123, LEDA 22353 | |
NGC 2491 is a spiral galaxy located in Canis Minor constellation.[1] It is located 580 million light-years from Earth and has an approximate diameter of 130,000 light-years.[2]
Details
NGC 2491 was discovered by American astronomer Lewis Swift on November 15, 1885.[3] Swift described it as extremely faint, small, with a round irregular shape, and a bright star to the west.[3] With a surface brightness of magnitude of 11.75, NGC 2491 is classified as a high surface brightness galaxy.[4]
References
- ^ "Revised NGC Data for NGC 2491". spider.seds.org. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
- ^ "Your NED Search Results". ned.ipac.caltech.edu. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
- ^ a b "New General Catalog Objects: NGC 2450 - 2499". cseligman.com. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
- ^ "Data from NGC and IC catalogue by Wolfgang Steinickle from NGC 2400-2499". astrovalleyfield.ca. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
