NGC 1992 explained

NGC 1992
Epoch:J2000.0
Type:SA0/a?(rs)
Ra:[1]
Appmag B:14.65 [2]
Appmag V:13.8[3]
Size:1.0 x 0.7
H Radial V:10601 +/- 45
Constellation Name:Columba
Z:0.035361 +/- 0.000150
Dist Ly:473 million
Names:ESO 423- G 023, AM 0532-305, 2MASX J05343177-3053492, PGC 017466

NGC 1992 (also known as PGC 17466) is a lenticular galaxy located in the Columba constellation. It was discovered by John Herschel on November 19, 1835.[4] It is about 473 million light years from the Milky Way, Its apparent magnitude is 14.65 and its size is 1.10 x 0.7 arc minutes.[2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Galaxy NGC 1992. DSO. 22 November 2017. 1 December 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171201033818/https://dso-browser.com/deep-sky/2917/ngc-1992/galaxy. dead.
  2. Web site: NGC 1992. NED. 22 November 2017.
  3. Web site: Object: NGC 1992 (*). SEDS. 22 November 2017.
  4. Web site: NGC 1992. cseligman. 22 November 2017.