NGC 144

Spiral galaxy in the constellation Cetus From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

NGC 144 is a spiral galaxy in the constellation Cetus (the Whale).

Right ascension00h 31m 20.7s[1]
Declination−22° 38 45[1]
Redshift0.027209 [1]
Quick facts Observation data (J2000.0 epoch), Constellation ...
NGC 144
DECam photograph of NGC 142, 143 and 144. NGC 144 is the galaxy at the bottom.
Observation data (J2000.0[1] epoch)
ConstellationCetus[1]
Right ascension00h 31m 20.7s[1]
Declination−22° 38 45[1]
Redshift0.027209 [1]
Heliocentric radial velocity8157 ± 39 km/s[1]
Characteristics
TypeSc: pec[1]
Other designations
ESO 473-G 023, MCG -04-02-016, PGC 1917
References: [1]
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The galaxy was discovered in 1886 by Frank Muller.

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