NGC 6055

In this article, we will explore the topic of NGC 6055 in depth, analyzing its origins, evolution, impact and possible future prospects. NGC 6055 has been the subject of interest and debate throughout history, influencing various aspects of society, culture and politics. Throughout the next sections, we will delve into its meaning, its implications and its relevance in the current context, shedding light on the various facets that make up this phenomenon. Additionally, we will examine different approaches and opinions to offer a comprehensive and balanced view, providing the reader with a broader and deeper understanding of NGC 6055.

NGC 6055
SDSS image of NGC 6055.
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationHercules
Right ascension16h 05m 32.5s[1]
Declination18° 09′ 34″[1]
Redshift0.037773[1]
Heliocentric radial velocity11324 km/s[1]
Distance137 Mpc (447 Mly)[1]
Group or clusterHercules Cluster
Apparent magnitude (V)14.7[1]
Characteristics
Type(R)SAB0^+[1]
Size~160,000 ly (48 kpc)[1] (estimated)[1]
Apparent size (V)1.0 x 0.6[1]
Other designations
CGCG 108-123, MCG 3-41-101, PGC 57076, UGC 10191[1]

NGC 6055 is a barred[2] lenticular galaxy located about 450 million light-years away[3] in the constellation Hercules.[4] The galaxy was discovered by astronomer Lewis Swift on June 8, 1886.[5][6] It also a member of the Hercules Cluster[7][8] and is a LINER galaxy.[9]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database". Results for NGC 6055. Retrieved 2018-08-30.
  2. ^ "HyperLeda -object description". leda.univ-lyon1.fr. Retrieved 2018-08-30.
  3. ^ "Your NED Search Results". ned.ipac.caltech.edu. Retrieved 2018-08-30.
  4. ^ "Revised NGC Data for NGC 6055". spider.seds.org. Retrieved 2018-08-30.
  5. ^ "New General Catalog Objects: NGC 6050 - 6099". cseligman.com. Retrieved 2018-08-28.
  6. ^ Steinicke, Wolfgang (2010-08-19). Observing and Cataloguing Nebulae and Star Clusters: From Herschel to Dreyer's New General Catalogue. Cambridge University Press. p. 643. ISBN 978-1-139-49010-8.
  7. ^ "Detailed Object Classifications". ned.ipac.caltech.edu. Retrieved 2018-08-30.
  8. ^ "Hierarchy catalogue". leda.univ-lyon1.fr. Retrieved 2018-08-30.
  9. ^ "NGC 6055". Retrieved 2018-08-30.