NGC 1723 explained

NGC 1723
Credit:Kopernik Observatory & Science Center, Vestal NY
Epoch:J2000
Constellation Name:Eridanus
Ra:[1]
Z:0.012479
H Radial V: km/s
Gal V: km/s
Dist Ly:166.3Mly
Type:SB(r)a pec
Appmag B:12.5
Size:46.88 × 29.30 kpc
Names:[2]

NGC 1723 is a barred spiral galaxy in the constellation Eridanus. The galaxy is listed in the New General Catalogue. It was discovered on September 13, 1863, by the astronomer Albert Marth.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: NED results for object NGC 1723 . NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database (NED) . March 15, 2012 .
  2. NGC 1723. 18 April 2019.
  3. Web site: New General Catalogue objects: NGC 100 - 149. Seligman, Courtney. cseligman.com. 2021-02-22.