NGC 426

Since time immemorial, NGC 426 has captured the attention and interest of people around the world. From its origin to the present, NGC 426 has been a topic of discussion, debate and reflection in countless contexts. Whether in the academic, scientific, cultural or social field, NGC 426 has left an indelible mark on the history of humanity. In this article, we will explore the various facets, impact and relevance of NGC 426, as well as its influence on different aspects of everyday life. Through deep and meticulous analysis, we will seek to shed light on this fascinating topic and its significance in the modern world.

NGC 426
NGC 426
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationCetus
Right ascension01h 12m 48.6s[1]
Declination00° 17′ 25″[1]
Redshift0.017343[1]
Heliocentric radial velocity5,199 km/s[1]
Distance486 million ly[1]
Apparent magnitude (V)12.9[2]
Characteristics
TypeE3 pec[2]
Apparent size (V)1.25 × 1.0[2]
Other designations
UGC 760, MCG +00-04-035, PGC 4363[3]

NGC 426 is an elliptical galaxy that is also classified as a Seyfert galaxy.[2] It is located in the constellation of Cetus, and it was discovered on December 20, 1786, by William Herschel.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Results for Object NGC 0426". NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database. Archived from the original on March 20, 2017. Retrieved March 19, 2017.
  2. ^ a b c d e "New General Catalog Objects: NGC 400 - 449". Courtney Seligman. Retrieved March 19, 2017.
  3. ^ "NGC 426". SIMBAD. Centre de données astronomiques de Strasbourg. Retrieved 2021-02-04.
  • Media related to NGC 426 at Wikimedia Commons
NGC 426 (2MASS)