NGC 112 explained

NGC 112
Epoch:J2000
Constellation Name:Andromeda
H Radial V:6238 km/s
Z:0.021028
Dist Ly:[1]
Type:SB(rs)bc?
Appmag B:14.5
Names:[2]

NGC 112 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Andromeda. It was discovered by American astronomer Lewis Swift on September 17, 1885. The galaxy lies approximately 295 million light-years from Earth, and is about 75,000 light-years in diameter.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Cosmicflows-2: The Data. Tully, R. Brent. etal. The Astronomical Journal. 146. 4. 2013. 86. 2013AJ....146...86T. 10.1088/0004-6256/146/4/86. 1307.7213. 118494842.
  2. NGC 112. 2021-02-07.
  3. Web site: New General Catalogue objects: NGC 100 - 149. Seligman, Courtney. cseligman.com. 2021-02-07.