NGC 6308

In this article we are going to delve into NGC 6308, a topic/person/date that has captured the attention of many over time. NGC 6308 has been the subject of debate, study and interest in various areas, and along these lines we will explore its multiple facets and its impact on different aspects of society. From its historical relevance to its influence on the present, we will dive into a detailed analysis of NGC 6308 to better understand its importance and meaning in today's world. Join us on this fascinating journey towards the discovery of NGC 6308 and all it has to offer.

NGC 6308
The intermediate spiral galaxy NGC 6308
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationHercules
Right ascension17h 11m 59.6895s[1]
Declination+23° 22′ 48.37″[1]
Redshift0.029402[1]
Heliocentric radial velocity8814 ± 3 km/s[1]
Distance423.2 ± 29.6 Mly (129.74 ± 9.08 Mpc)[1]
Apparent magnitude (V)13.4[1]
Characteristics
TypeSAB(rs)c?[1]
Size~198,600 ly (60.89 kpc) (estimated)[1]
Apparent size (V)1.1′ × 1.0′[1]
Other designations
IRAS 17099+2326, 2MASX J17115972+2322483, UGC 10747, MCG +04-40-021, PGC 59807, CGCG 139-043[1]

NGC 6308 is a large intermediate spiral galaxy in the constellation of Hercules. Its velocity with respect to the cosmic microwave background is 8797 ± 3 km/s, which corresponds to a Hubble distance of 129.74 ± 9.08 Mpc (~423 million light-years).[1] It was discovered by German astronomer Albert Marth on 6 June 1863.[2]

NGC 6308 has been identified as field galaxy, i.e. it does not belong to a cluster or group.[3]

One supernova has been observed in NGC 6308: SN 2023oyz (type Ic, mag 20.4214) was discovered by the Zwicky Transient Facility on 9 August 2023.[4]

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References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Results for object NGC 6308". NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database. NASA and Caltech. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
  2. ^ Seligman, Courtney. "New General Catalogue Objects: NGC 6308". Celestial Atlas. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
  3. ^ Vettolani, G.; De Souza, R.; Chincarini, G. (1986). "Isolated galaxies". Astronomy and Astrophysics. 154: 343. Bibcode:1986A&A...154..343V.
  4. ^ "SN 2023oyz". Transient Name Server. IAU. Retrieved 15 December 2024.