NGC 1426 | |
Epoch: | J2000.0 |
Constellation Name: | Eridanus |
Z: | 0.004813 |
Dist Ly: | 59 Mly |
Appmag B: | 12.30 |
Appmag V: | 11.30 |
Type: | E4 |
Size V: | 2.6 x 1.7 |
Names: | PGC 13638, MCG -3-7-29, ESO 549-1 |
NGC 1426 is an elliptical galaxy approximately 59 million light-years away from Earth in the constellation of Eridanus. It was discovered by William Herschel in December 9, 1784.
NGC 1426 is a member of the Eridanus Cluster.[1] [2]