IC 1913 explained

IC 1913
Epoch:J2000
Type:SBb[1]
Dist Ly:20.4 Mpc (66.5 Mly)
Appmag V:13.6
Size V:1.9 × 0.3
Constellation Name:Fornax
Names:ESO 357-16, MCG -5-8-27, PGC 12404
Group Cluster:Fornax Cluster

IC 1913 is a barred spiral galaxy in the constellation Fornax. It belongs to the Fornax Cluster, which contains approximately 200 galaxies.

It is 66.5 million light years distant from Earth, and based on its size on the night sky and distance, it is 37,000 light years in diameter. It was discovered by DeLisle Stewart in 1899.

It is visible from southern hemisphere using telescope, but not with a naked eye.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: Dunlop. Storm. Atlas of the Night Sky. Collins. 2005. 978-0-00-717223-8.