NGC 1487

NGC 1487 is an irregular galaxy^[3] in the constellation Eridanus. It was discovered by James Dunlop on Oct 29, 1826.^[4]

ConstellationEridanus

Right ascension03^h 55^m 46^s[1]

Declination−42° 22′ 01″^[1]

Redshift0.002829^[2]

Quick facts Observation data (J2000 epoch), Constellation ...

NGC 1487
Hubble Space Telescope image of NGC 1487
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Constellation	Eridanus
Right ascension	03h 55m 46s[1]
Declination	−42° 22′ 01″[1]
Redshift	0.002829[2]
Heliocentric radial velocity	848 ± 1 km/s[2]
Apparent magnitude (V)	11.68[1]
Apparent magnitude (B)	12.28[1]
Characteristics
Type	Pec[2]
Other designations
NGC 1487, MCG-07-09-002, LEDA 14117[1]

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It is thought to be the remnant of two galaxies, which are the components NGC 1487E and NGC 1487W, that collided about 500 million years ago.^[5]