NGC 7096 explained

NGC 7096
Epoch:J2000
Type:SA(s)a [1]
Z:0.010340
H Radial V:3,100 km/s
Appmag V:12.82
Size V:1.9' x 1.6'
Constellation Name:Indus
Names:ESO 107-46, AM 2137-640, IRAS 21373-6408, IC 5121, PGC 67168

NGC 7096 is a grand-design spiral galaxy[2] located about 130 million light-years away[3] in the constellation of Indus.[4] NGC 7096 is also part of a group of galaxies that contains the galaxy NGC 7083.[5] NGC 7096 was discovered by astronomer John Herschel on August 31, 1836.[6]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database . Results for NGC 7096 . 2017-07-30.
  2. Web site: Detailed Object Classifications. ned.ipac.caltech.edu. 2017-08-01.
  3. Web site: Your NED Search Results. ned.ipac.caltech.edu. 2017-07-30.
  4. Web site: Galaxy NGC 7096 - Galaxy in Indus Constellation · Deep Sky Objects Browser. Rojas. Sebastián García. DSO Browser. en. 2017-08-01.
  5. [CHM2007] HDC 1160. 2017-08-01.
  6. Web site: New General Catalog Objects: NGC 7050 - 7099. cseligman.com. en-US. 2017-07-01.