NGC 25

In today's world, NGC 25 has gained unprecedented importance. Whether due to its impact on society, the economy, science or culture, NGC 25 occupies a prominent place today. Its multiple facets and its relevance in different areas make it a topic of widespread interest. In this article, we will explore the various dimensions of NGC 25 and its influence on everyday life. Through in-depth and eclectic analysis, we will seek to better understand the importance of NGC 25 today and its potential implications for the future.

NGC 25
DSS image of NGC 25
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationPhoenix
Right ascension00h 09m 59.28s[1]
Declination−57° 01′ 15.0″[1]
Redshift0.03157[1]
Heliocentric radial velocity9465 ± 32 km/s[1]
Apparent magnitude (V)13.0[1]
Characteristics
TypeSB0? pec[1]
Apparent size (V)1.4' x 0.8'[1]
Other designations
PGC 706[1]

NGC 25 is a barred lenticular galaxy situated in the Phoenix constellation. It was discovered on 28 October 1834 by John Herschel. It is the brightest cluster galaxy for Abell cluster 2731.[2] A supernova was discovered in NGC 25 on 15 November 2020.[3][4]

NGC 25 with DECam

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h "Results for object NGC 0025 (NGC 25)". NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database. California Institute of Technology. Retrieved 12 February 2021.
  2. ^ Lauer, Tod R.; Postman, Marc; Strauss, Michael A.; Graves, Genevieve J.; Chisan, Nora E. (20 December 2014). "Brightest Cluster Galaxies at the Present Epoch". Astrophysical Journal. 797 (2): 82. arXiv:1407.2260. Bibcode:2014ApJ...797...82L. doi:10.1088/0004-637X/797/2/82. S2CID 118315557. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
  3. ^ "Automated list of Supernovae". Astronomy Section Rochester Academy of Science. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
  4. ^ "asassn-20lu". Department of Astronomy. Ohio State University. Retrieved 20 November 2020.