NGC 1993 explained

NGC 1993
Epoch:J2000.0
Type:SA0^-(rs)
Ra:[1]
Appmag V:13.39
Size V:1.5 x 1.4
H Radial V:3135[2]
Constellation Name:Lepus
Dist Ly:143 million
Names:ESO 554-14, MCG -03-15-003, PGC 17487,[3] GC 1196, H 3.269[4]

NGC 1993 (also known as ESO 554-14) is a lenticular galaxy located in the Lepus constellation. It was discovered by John Herschel on February 6, 1835.[5] It is about 143 million light years from the Milky Way. Its apparent magnitude is 13.39[1] and its size is 1.5 arc minutes.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: NED results for object NGC 1993. NED. 24 November 2017.
  2. Web site: NGC 1993 -- Galaxy in Group of Galaxies. SIMBAD. 24 November 2017.
  3. Web site: NGC_1993. LEDA. 24 November 2017.
  4. Web site: NGC 1993. SEDS. 24 November 2017.
  5. Web site: NGC 1993. cseligman. 24 November 2017.