LEDA 89996 explained

LEDA 89996
Credit:NASA/ESA
Epoch:J2000
Constellation Name:Dorado
Ra:[1]
Z:7105(km/s)[2]
Type:S
Names:2MASS J04542829-6625280, 2MASX J04542820-6625275

LEDA 89996, also known by its 2MASS designation 2MASS J04542829-6625280, is a spiral galaxy. It is located within the Dorado constellation and appears very close to the Large Magellanic Cloud.[3]

The galaxy was observed by the Hubble Space Telescope on 6 July 2015[4] and is similar in appearance to the Milky Way being spiral shaped with winding spiral arms. The darker patches between the arms is dust and gas. Many new stars form in this area making the spirals appear very bright.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: NED results for object LEDA 089996. NASA/IPAC EXTRAGALACTIC DATABASE. 24 July 2016.
  2. Web site: LEDA 89996. Simbad. 24 July 2016.
  3. Web site: Hubble Looks at Stunning Spiral. 10 July 2015 . NASA. 24 July 2016.
  4. Web site: Galaxy with a view. Space Telescope. 6 July 2015. 24 July 2016.

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