NGC 1168
Spiral galaxy located in the constellation Aries
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NGC 1168 is an intermediate spiral galaxy located in the constellation Aries. It was discovered by the astronomer Albert Marth on October 1, 1864.[1][2]
| NGC 1168 | |
|---|---|
NGC 1168 in the constellation Aries | |
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Constellation | Aries |
| Redshift | 0.025778 |
| Heliocentric radial velocity | 7,728 km/s |
| Apparent magnitude (B) | 15.4 |
| Characteristics | |
| Type | SABb (Intermediate Spiral Galaxy) |
| Apparent size (V) | 0.98 × 0.38 arcmin |
| Other designations | |
| UGC 2476, PGC 11378, MCG 02-08-047, KCPG 85B | |
Characteristics
NGC 1168 is classified as an SABb, indicating it has features between barred and unbarred spiral galaxies. It has an apparent magnitude of 15.4 in the B-band, making it relatively faint and requiring a telescope with at least a 20-inch (500 mm) aperture for observation. The galaxy spans approximately 0.98 × 0.38 arcminutes in the sky.[3]
Observation
Due to its faintness, NGC 1168 is not visible to the naked eye and requires specialized equipment for observation. It is receding from the Milky Way at a velocity of about 7,728 km/s.
