NGC 1487
In this article we will explore the fascinating world of NGC 1487 and all the different facets that make it up. From its origin and evolution to its impact on today's society, we will immerse ourselves in a journey of discovery and learning. We will analyze its implications in various fields, from science and technology to arts and culture. With a critical and reflective look, we will delve into the positive and negative aspects of NGC 1487, as well as its influence on our daily lives. Join us on this tour and discover everything there is to know about NGC 1487.
| NGC 1487 | |
|---|---|
 Hubble Space Telescope image of NGC 1487 | |
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Constellation | Eridanus |
| Right ascension | 03h 55m 46s[1] |
| Declination | −42° 22′ 01″[1] |
| Redshift | 0.002829[2] |
| Heliocentric radial velocity | 848 ± 1 km/s[2] |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 11.68[1] |
| Apparent magnitude (B) | 12.28[1] |
| Characteristics | |
| Type | Pec[2] |
| Other designations | |
| NGC 1487, MCG-07-09-002, LEDA 14117[1] | |
NGC 1487 is an irregular galaxy[3] in the constellation Eridanus. It was discovered by James Dunlop on Oct 29, 1826.[4]
It is thought to be the remnant of two galaxies, which are the components NGC 1487E and NGC 1487W, that collided about 500 million years ago.[5]
See also
Gallery
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NGC 1487 by GALEX
References
- ^ a b c d e "NGC 1487". SIMBAD. Centre de données astronomiques de Strasbourg. Retrieved 19 June 2019.
- ^ a b c "NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database". ned.ipac.caltech.edu. Retrieved 19 June 2019.
- ^ E.L. Aguero, S. Paolantonio (1997). "The Peculir Galaxy NGC 1489". The Astronomical Journal. 114: 102. Bibcode:1997AJ....114..102A. doi:10.1086/118456.
- ^ Seligman, Courtney. "New General Catalog Objects: NGC 1450 - 1499". New General Catalog Objects: NGC 1450 - 1499. Retrieved 19 June 2019.
- ^ Mullan, B.; Konstantopoulos, I. S.; Kepley, A. A.; Lee, K. H.; Charlton, J. C.; Knierman, K.; Bastian, N.; Chandar, R.; Durrell, P. R.; Elmegreen, D.; English, J.; Gallagher, S. C.; Gronwall, C.; Hibbard, J. E.; Hunsberger, S.; Johnson, K. E.; Maybhate, A.; Palma, C.; Trancho, G.; Vacca, W. D. (2011). "Star Clusters in the Tidal Tails of Interacting Galaxies: Cluster Populations Across a Variety of Tail Environments". The Astrophysical Journal. 731 (2): 93. arXiv:1101.5393. Bibcode:2011ApJ...731...93M. doi:10.1088/0004-637X/731/2/93. S2CID 119115926.
External links
Media related to NGC 1487 at Wikimedia Commons- NGC 1487 on WikiSky: DSS2, SDSS, GALEX, IRAS, Hydrogen α, X-Ray, Astrophoto, Sky Map, Articles and images
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