NGC 6158
In today's article we are going to delve into the topic of NGC 6158, a topic that has aroused great interest in recent years. NGC 6158 is an area of study that has captured the attention of academics, experts and enthusiasts alike, and has generated debate and research in various fields. From its impact on society to its implications in everyday life, NGC 6158 has proven to be a relevant and constantly evolving topic. In this article, we will explore different aspects and perspectives of NGC 6158, in order to shed light on this fascinating topic and provide a more complete view of its importance in today's world.
| NGC 6158 | |
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 SDSS image of NGC 6158. | |
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Constellation | Hercules |
| Right ascension | 16h 27m 40.9s[1] |
| Declination | 39° 22′ 59″[1] |
| Redshift | 0.029954[1] |
| Heliocentric radial velocity | 8980 km/s[1] |
| Distance | 123 Mpc (401 Mly)[1] |
| Group or cluster | Abell 2199 |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 14.68[1] |
| Characteristics | |
| Type | E?[1] |
| Size | ~162,000 ly (49.6 kpc)[1] (estimated)[1] |
| Apparent size (V) | 0.3 x 0.25[1] |
| Other designations | |
| CGCG 224-31, MCG 7-34-41, PGC 58198[1] | |
NGC 6158 is an elliptical galaxy located about 400 million light-years away[2] in the constellation Hercules.[3] The galaxy was discovered by astronomer William Herschel on March 17, 1787[4] and is a member of Abell 2199.[5][6][7]
See also
- List of NGC objects (6001–7000)
- NGC 6166, A giant elliptical galaxy in the center of Abell 2199
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database". Results for NGC 6158. Retrieved 2018-08-15.
- ^ "Your NED Search Results". ned.ipac.caltech.edu. Retrieved 2018-08-15.
- ^ "Revised NGC Data for NGC 6158". spider.seds.org. Retrieved 2018-08-15.
- ^ "New General Catalog Objects: NGC 6150 - 6199". cseligman.com. Retrieved 2018-08-15.
- ^ Tamura, Naoyuki; Ohta, Kouji (2003). "Color Gradients in Early-Type Galaxies in Abell 2199". The Astronomical Journal. 126 (2): 596. arXiv:astro-ph/0304404. Bibcode:2003AJ....126..596T. doi:10.1086/376469. ISSN 1538-3881. S2CID 8561978.
- ^ "Webb Deep-Sky Society: Galaxy of the Month: Abell 2199". www.webbdeepsky.com. Retrieved 2018-08-15.
- ^ "NGC 6158". Retrieved 2018-08-15.
External links
- NGC 6158 on WikiSky: DSS2, SDSS, GALEX, IRAS, Hydrogen α, X-Ray, Astrophoto, Sky Map, Articles and images
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