NGC 3185

Today we will talk about NGC 3185, a topic that has captured the attention of people around the world. NGC 3185 is a fascinating topic that has generated debate and controversy in different areas. Since its emergence, NGC 3185 has sparked the interest of experts and hobbyists alike, offering endless possibilities for exploration and analysis. In this article, we will further explore the impact of NGC 3185, its relevance today, and how it has evolved over time. Additionally, we will examine the many facets of NGC 3185 and how it has influenced various aspects of society. Get ready to immerse yourself in the fascinating world of NGC 3185!

NGC 3185
NGC 3185, imaged by the Hubble Space Telescope
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationLeo
Right ascension10h 17m 38.584s[1]
Declination+21° 41′ 17.82″[1]
Redshift0.004060[2]
Heliocentric radial velocity1217[2]
Distance74.62 ± 16.07 Mly (22.879 ± 4.928 Mpc)[2]
Group or clusterHCG 44[3]
Apparent magnitude (V)12.17[4]
Apparent magnitude (B)12.99[4]
Characteristics
Type(R)SB(r)a[2]
Apparent size (V)2.373 × 1.234[4]
Other designations
NGC 3185, UGC 5554, MCG+04-24-024, HCG 44c, PGC 30059

NGC 3185 is a spiral galaxy located 20.4 Mpc away in the Leo constellation. NGC 3185 is a member of a four-galaxy group called HCG 44. It is also a member of the NGC 3190 Group of galaxies, which is a member of the Leo II Groups, a series of galaxies and galaxy clusters strung out from the right edge of the Virgo Supercluster.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b Skrutskie, Michael F.; Cutri, Roc M.; Stiening, Rae; Weinberg, Martin D.; Schneider, Stephen E.; Carpenter, John M.; Beichman, Charles A.; Capps, Richard W.; Chester, Thomas; Elias, Jonathan H.; Huchra, John P.; Liebert, James W.; Lonsdale, Carol J.; Monet, David G.; Price, Stephan; Seitzer, Patrick; Jarrett, Thomas H.; Kirkpatrick, J. Davy; Gizis, John E.; Howard, Elizabeth V.; Evans, Tracey E.; Fowler, John W.; Fullmer, Linda; Hurt, Robert L.; Light, Robert M.; Kopan, Eugene L.; Marsh, Kenneth A.; McCallon, Howard L.; Tam, Robert; Van Dyk, Schuyler D.; Wheelock, Sherry L. (1 February 2006). "The Two Micron All Sky Survey (2MASS)". The Astronomical Journal. 131 (2): 1163–1183. Bibcode:2006AJ....131.1163S. doi:10.1086/498708. ISSN 0004-6256. S2CID 18913331.
  2. ^ a b c d "NED Results for NGC 3185". NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database. Retrieved 2 September 2016.
  3. ^ "Stalking our celebrity neighbours". www.spacetelescope.org. 2013. Retrieved 9 February 2017.
  4. ^ a b c "NGC 3185". SIMBAD. Centre de données astronomiques de Strasbourg. Retrieved 9 February 2017.
  5. ^ "The Leo III Groups". Atlas of the Universe. Archived from the original on July 22, 2012. Retrieved 2010-11-27.
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